# Astronomy (ASTR) courses

Merritt College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://mc.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/48441/48769/49120/49121/49705

"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 210D - Elementary Algebra (Lab) or MATH 230 or MATH 240 or Appropriate placement through multiple-measures assessment process.
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026 schedule
- Peralta GE Areas 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. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in ASTR 1 or ASTR C1001