Astronomy ASTR

ASTR C1000 Introduction to Astronomy with Lab

Units

4

Hours

51 hours lecture, 51 hours lab

Transfers to

CSU, UC

This course introduces fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the Solar System, stars, supernovae, galaxies, black holes, and the expanding universe. Students learn how to study the cosmos through experiments, observations, and/or simulations and discover what the latest science reveals about the origins and fate of the universe.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections) · Spring 2027 (4 sections)