# Astronomy (Certificate of Achievement)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32859

Provides the student with sufficient background to begin upper division course work. Transfer students should consult the four‑year college or university catalog for specific requirements or see a Palomar Collegecounselor. Students pursuing a major in Astronomy at San Diego State Universitymust complete a minor in Mathematics.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  The successful student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the evolutionary sequence of stars through birth, life, and death.
2.  Apply knowledge of impact cratering and other forces to determine the relative ages of surfaces of solid worlds in our Solar System.
3.  Apply mathematical concepts in astronomy related to size/scale of the Solar System/universe, gravitation, and properties of stars.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 34 |
| ASTR C1001 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR C1001L | Introduction to Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 120 | Planets, Moons, and Comets | 3 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 5 |
| or MATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support | 5 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| or MATH 141E | Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Second Course Enhanced | 4 |
| MATH 205 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry, Third Course | 4 |
| PHYS 230 | Principles of Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 231 | Principles of Physics | 5 |
| PHYS 232 | Principles of Physics | 4 |
| **Recommended Electives** | | 0 |
| ASTR 210 | Life in the Universe | 3 |
| ASTR 295 | Directed Study in Astronomy | 1-3 |
| **Total** | | **34** |