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ASTR 100 – Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 93220) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

General survey course in astronomy, in which students will study the sun, planets, their moons, and other minor bodies of the solar system. Students will also study extrasolar planets, stars, black holes, dark matter/dark energy and cosmology. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding of the universe.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Successful completion of Elementary Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable., Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 100 or ENGL 105.

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5a

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1), UC (IGETC Area 5A)

College of San Mateo (Online Course)

Department: Astronomy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Chandrasekhara Vanajakshi, vanajakshic@smccd.edu

View all ASTR 100 courses

IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - CSM

CSU: B1-Physical Science - CSM

Section Information as of Saturday, May 18 2024 - 11:53:00 am

Course status: Open

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OLH - Online Meeting Date: 08/14-12/16 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Chandrasekhara Vanajakshi	08/14-12/16			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund	August 27, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W"	September 2, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W"	November 13, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	December 16, 2024

San Mateo County Community College District

ASTR 100 – Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 93220) at College of San Mateo for Fall 2024