# Astronomy (ASTR) courses

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://lan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/44166/44231/44172/44255/44256

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026.

### ASTR 10 — Descriptive Astronomy

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** MATH 201 or MATH 230 or MATH 240 or MATH 210D or Appropriate placement into transfer level Math through multiple measures assessment process.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ASTR 1.
- AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A;

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.