Course Descriptions
ASTRO-10 Introduction to Astronomy
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC An overview of
historical approaches to understanding the science of
astronomy and our place in the universe. We will explore light
and its role in the transmission of information, telescopes, the
formation of the solar system, the planets and moons and their
potential for life, the sun, the evolutionary life cycle and death
of stars, black holes, and the formation of the universe.
ASTRO-11 The Solar System and Space Exploration
(3 units lecture) Grade Only CSU and UC An overview of
historical approaches to understanding the science of
astronomy and our place in the universe. We will explore light
and its role in the transmission of information, telescopes, the
formation of the solar system, the planets and moons and their
potential for life, the sun, the evolutionary life cycle and death
of stars, black holes, and the formation of the universe.
ASTRO-15A Observational Astronomy
(1 unit lecture/lab) CR/NC only CSU and UC This course is
designed to familiarize students with visual, telescopic
and some photographic astronomic observing techniques.
The evening sky will be studied from our observatory at
the college. Students will work in small groups with their
own professional-grade telescope. Prerequisite: Credit for or
enrollment in ASTRO-10
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