Astronomy (ASTR)

ASTR 1        3 units  
Elementary Astronomy  
54 hours lecture  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is an introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the physical nature of the solar system, stars and stellar systems, galaxies and the universe as a whole, including not only their current state, but also theories of their origin and evolution.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
ASTR 1H        3 units  
Honors Elementary Astronomy  
54 hours lecture  
Prerequisite: Qualification for the Honors Program.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course is an honors introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the physical nature of the solar system, stars and stellar systems, galaxies and the universe as a whole, including not only their current state, but also theories of their origin and evolution.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations  
ASTR 1L        2 units  
Astronomy Laboratory  
18 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory  
Corequisite: ASTR 1 or ASTR 1H.  
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.  

This course provides an introduction to observational astronomy. Various projects provide training in astronomical observation, and in the analysis of numeric and graphical data. Passing both ASTR 1 and ASTR 1L satisfies a physical science lab requirement.

Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations