Apr 11, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

AST 101 - Introduction to Astronomy


Description of planets, stars, galaxies, black holes, pulsars, quasars, supernovae, and white dwarfs. Man’s place in the cosmos. Cosmological theories. Students with better science preparation are encouraged to take AST 203 . Not for major credit. Not for credit in addition to AST 203 .

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of entry skill in mathematics requirement (Skill 1) or satisfactory completion of D.E.C. C or QPS

DEC: E

SBC: SNW