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  "college": "palo-verde-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ASTR",
  "name": "Astronomy CCN",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.paloverde.edu/index.php?catoid=2",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ASTR C1001",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "C1001",
      "title": "Introduction to Astronomy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours total, 3 hours lecture weekly",
      "advisory": "STAT C1000, MAT 108 or MAT 110 and ENGL C1000",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the Solar System, stars,supernovae, galaxies, black holes, and the expanding universe. Students learn how to study thecosmos and what the latest discoveries reveal about the origins and fate of the universe.",
      "notes": [
        "Student Learning Outcomes: Apply fundamental theoretical principles and evidence-based reasoning to explain how observations and data inform our current understandingof the universe and everyday phenomena. Distinguish and compare the size, scale, and structure of astronomical objects. Describe the diverse perspectives and contributions that have shaped humanity's understanding of the universe through the field of astronomy.",
        "General Education: CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements ( 5- Physical and Biological Sciences- 5A: Physical Science )",
        "Course Duration (Weeks): 18"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/fall-2026/astr/#astr-c1001",
          "subject": "ASTR",
          "listedAs": "ASTR-C1001"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/palo-verde-college/schedule/spring-2027/astr/#astr-c1001",
          "subject": "ASTR",
          "listedAs": "ASTR-C1001"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}