AST 111: General Astronomy

online available

In this course, students will learn about cosmic discoveries that include finding planets beyond our Solar System, and constraining the evolution of the Sun and Universe. Students will be introduced to key resources such as smartphone apps that chart the night-sky, NASA's JWST/HST breaking news sites, and NASA's citizen science projects. Students will carry out laboratory exercises, arithmetic, research, and visual exercises tied to astronomy. Level I Prerequisite: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 3

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

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Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

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offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/29/23

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Description Hours
Credits 3
Lecture Hours 30
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 30
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 60

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