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ASTRON 1 ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY 4.0
Prerequisite: Math 139; Math 131 or Math 132C.
Recommended Preparation: A high school or college physical science course.
Methods of investigation used by astronomers. Positional and practical astronomy, dynamical astronomy and modern astro-physics. Use of instruments, techniques of observation. Night lab occasionally substitutes for a lecture period. Required instructional trips. Total of 54 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC credit limitations. See counselor.
 
ASTRON 12 DESCRIPTIVE INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY 3.0
Recommended Preparation: Math 125 or Math 127B or Math 128B.
Origin, characteristics and evolution of the solar system, the stars, the galaxies and the universe. No credit if taken after Geol 16 or Astr 1. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
 
ASTRON 20 INDEPENDENT STUDY 2.0
Prerequisite: Astr 1.
Faculty-guided independent study of a topic in Astronomy. Total of 36 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.