TRANSFER INFORMATION

Astronomy 1, 4, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 are IGETC certified.

Classes with CSU and/or UC notation may be applicable towards transfer credits to California State Universities and/or Universities of California.

Please consult with an advisor or review current articulation agreements for information specific to your major or transfer school.

COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ASTR 1: Cosmic Evolution (3)
Lec-3

Motion, gravity, light, and particles as applicable to astronomy. The origin, evolution, and final state of our physical universe. Formation, evolution, and properties of our galaxy and other galaxies, the sun and other stars, and our solar system. Extra solar planets and the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe. Emphasis is on the development of the cosmos and its components. CSU/UC

ASTR 4: Life in the Universe (3)
Lec-3, field trips

Biological perspective on areas of current space research that seeks to unify topics such as understanding the origin of life on Earth, studying environments in which life exists, and identifying environments which might support extraterrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond. CSU/UC

ASTR 14: Exploring the Universe (3)
Lec-3

(Designed for students who have not completed ASTR 1, 17, 18, or 20 with a final grade of C or higher)
A non-math course stressing the observational universe as seen through the use of telescopes, space probes, theoretical and computer modeling, and other aids. The great ideas of ancient and modern astronomy. Fundamental ideas in the physical sciences appropriate to understanding the structure of the universe and the origin of life. CSU

ASTR 16: Observational Astronomy (1)
Lec-3, field trips

Through direct investigation, students will learn the motion and appearance of the night sky, investigate astronomical objects such as stars, planets, and nebulae, and become familiar with modern observational tools and techniques. CSU/UC

ASTR 17: Solar System (3)
Lec-3

A general introduction to planetary astronomy and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Emphasis on the history and present characteristics of the planets in our solar system, analysis of the life-support possibilities of the known planets, and the general problem of the origin and probable characteristics of other planetary systems. Recent advances in earth-based and spacecraft research and the challenges of interplanetary and interstellar communication. CSU/UC

ASTR 18: Stars (3)
Lec-3

An introduction to the modern study of the characteristics and evolution of stars and stellar systems. Observations and theories regarding stars as the primary producers of energy in the universe and of the chemical elements necessary for life. Properties of the final states of stars: supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, and gamma-ray bursts. Understanding the effects of stellar evolution on galaxies and cosmology. CSU/UC

ASTR 19. Galaxies and the Universe (3)
Lec-3

An introduction to modern cosmology and extragalactic astronomy, with a focus on basic questions of humankind's existence: where do we come from and what is our fate? Topics include the origin and evolution of the universe, Big Bang cosmology, expansion of the universe, large-scale structure, dark matter, properties of galaxies and active galactic nuclei, and phenomena in our own and other galaxies. CSU/UC

ASTR 20. Introduction to Astrophysics (4)
Lec-3, conf-1

Prereq.: ASTR 1, 14, or 16.

Designed for students who desire an astronomy course more advanced than the general survey course. Emphasis is on the current state of theoretical astrophysics and research astronomy. An opportunity for students to pursue independent research projects or to develop teaching aids for astronomy. The college planetarium and observatory, including the Celestron 14 inch telescope, a CCD camera, and fiber-optic spectrograph are available for the student. CSU/UC