# ASTRONOMY (Associate of Science)

Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Astronomy

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# ASTRONOMY

# Associate of Science Degree

### Description

The **Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy** will prepare those students interested in laying a foundation for further study and for a bachelor's degree in an Astronomy field from a four-year college or university.

This degree program is for the **Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy** and fulfills many of the requirements and foundation courses for transfer to baccalaureate astronomy-related majors, but does not satisfy all transfer requirements for specific institutions. Students should consult with a counselor for major preparation for specific universities and colleges.

To acquire the **Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy**, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Astronomy Courses: take (ASTR 110 or 110H and ASTR 112) or (ASTR 137)** | | 4 |
| ASTR 110 | General Astronomy | 3 |
| or ASTR 110H | General Astronomy Honors | 3 |
| ASTR 112 | Observational Astronomy | 1 |
| ASTR 137 | An Introduction to Cosmology: From the Big Bang to the Multiverse | 4 |
| **Required Physics Courses** | | 8 |
| PHY 211 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - I | 4 |
| PHY 213 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - III | 4 |
| **Required Chemistry Courses** | | 10 |
| CHEM 130 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 140 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| **Required Math Courses** | | 12 |
| MATH 190 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 190H | Calculus I Honors | 4 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
| **Total** | | **34** |