Astronomy ASTR

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

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

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.