Astronomy
Certificate of Achievement Earth, Space and Environmental Sciences · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- The successful student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the evolutionary sequence of stars through birth, life, and death.
- Apply knowledge of impact cratering and other forces to determine the relative ages of surfaces of solid worlds in our Solar System.
- 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 |
| orMATH C2210E | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals - Embedded Support | 5 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| orMATH 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 | |