Astronomy Courses

Astronomy (AST) courses

  • AST 113 Modern Astronomy

    An introduction to our present knowledge of the nature of the universe, the galaxies, the stars and the planets. A description of the natural laws and physical observations which are leading us to an understanding of our place in the cosmos. Course fee.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offeredCORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
    330Upon demandMOTR ASTR 100 - Astronomy.
  • AST 114 Survey of Astronomy

    Prerequisite(s): One year high school algebra or equivalent.

    Same course as AST 115, except without the laboratory portion. Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. Students may not receive credit for both AST 114 and AST 115. Course fee.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offeredCORE 42 (MOTR) equivalent
    330Upon demandMOTR ASTR 100 - Astronomy.
  • AST 115 Basic Astronomy

    Prerequisite(s): One year high school algebra or equivalent MOTR ASTR 100L - Astronomy with Lab.

    Historical and descriptive aspects of astronomy; topics of current interest related to space science. Laboratory consists of observations with telescopes and of experiments pertinent to the field. Students may not receive credit for both AST 114 and 115. Course fee.

    Credit hoursLecture contact hoursLab contact hoursTypically offered
    432Spring