Astronomy ASTR

ASTR P101 Elementary Astronomy

Units

4

Hours

Total lecture 54 hours, laboratory 54 hours

Formerly

ASTR P101

Transfers to

CSU, UC

General education: PC-Area 5B; Cal-GETC 5A; Cal-GETC 5C

Degree applicable

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 the cosmos through experiments, observations, and/or simulations and discover what the latest science reveals about the origins and fate of the universe.

Offered: Summer 2026 (1 section) · Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)