Astronomy ASTR

ASTR 1 Introduction to Astronomy

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Advisory

MATH 201 and MATH 202 and

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 5;

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Astr 10. Introduction to the universe and insight into its mysteries: Development of modern astronomy, light, astronomical instruments, a brief survey of the solar system, the Sun, the stars, novas and supernovas, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology.

Offered: Fall 2026 (4 sections)

ASTR 10 Descriptive Astronomy

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Prerequisite

MATH 201 or MATH 230 or Appropriate placement into transfer level Math through multiple measures assessment process or

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Other: MATH 240 or MATH 210D or

Peralta GE Areas 5;

Survey of astronomy at a descriptive level: Development of modern astronomy, light, astronomical instruments, the sun, formation and evolution of the solar system, the terrestrial planets, the Jovian planets, asteroids, comets, planets around other stars, and a brief survey of stars. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ASTR 1. Acceptable for credit: UC/CSU

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.