Astronomy ASTR

2 courses · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027

ASTR C100 Introduction to Astronomy

Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture hours
Transfers to: CSU, UC (with credit limitation)

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: UC: Credit Limitation: no credit for ASTR C100L unless ASTR C100 is taken previously or concurrently

Origin; characteristics; and evolution of the solar system, the stars, the galaxies, and the universe. Historical milestones in the science of astronomy from ancient astronomers to current topics such as dark energy, dark matter, and cosmology.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections) · Spring 2027 (3 sections)

ASTR C100L Astronomy Laboratory

Units: 1
Hours: 54 lab hours
Prerequisite: ASTR C100 or concurrent enrollment.
Advisory: Understanding of Beginning (Elementary) Algebra.
Transfers to: CSU, UC (with credit limitation)

Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass

Transfer Credit: UC: Credit Limitation: No credit for ASTR C100L unless ASTR C100 is taken previously or concurrently

A beginning astronomy laboratory course for non-science majors. The course will include sky observations with real or virtual telescopes as well as indoor experiments that utilize astronomy-based simulations.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

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