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  "code": "ASTR",
  "name": "Astronomy",
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      "number": "109",
      "title": "Introduction to the Solar System",
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          "subject": "ASTR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ASTR 110",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "110",
      "title": "Introduction to Stars and Galaxies",
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Surveys the development of astronomy, current research and observations of stars, galaxies, and large-scaled structures in the universe. Exploration of light and gravity to understand the properties and evolution of stars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and the universe's structures and changes.",
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          "open": 4,
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          "subject": "ASTR"
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          "subject": "ASTR"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ASTR 140",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "140",
      "title": "Astronomy Laboratory",
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        "UC"
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      "description": "Utilizes experimental techniques to explore and comprehend properties and motions of celestial objects. Basic naked-eye, binocular, and small telescope observing techniques will be introduced. Field trips to local planetaria and dark sky locations may be included.",
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          "subject": "ASTR"
        }
      ]
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