Apr 01, 2025  
Catalog/Handbook 2024-2025 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2024-2025

AST 1002 - Descriptive Astronomy


3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisite(s): Requires placement at the college level or satisfaction of developmental education requirements in reading, writing, and mathematics.
AA Elective: Yes
This course provides a comprehensive look at modern astronomy, emphasizing the use of the scientific method and the application of physical laws to understand the universe including Earth and its environment. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability to discern scientific knowledge from non-scientific information by using critical thinking.  

This course is also offered in Honors format. For Honors Program sections, acceptance into the Honors Program is required.



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