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ASTR 100 – Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 30870) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

Survey of modern astronomy: study of what our civilization knows about the universe and our place in it, including the Earth-Moon system, the Solar System, extrasolar planetary systems, the birth and death of stars, the Milky Way galaxy, and cosmology. Emphasis is also placed on how astronomers learn about the universe, such as the nature of light, telescopes, and the scientific method.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)

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

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area B1

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

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Department: Astronomy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Attila Elteto, eltetoa@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - Canada

CSU: B1-Physical Science - Canada

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CAN	Flat Fee	$84

Section Information as of Friday, November 22 2024 - 12:27:39 pm

Course status: Open

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AAX - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 01/13-05/21 Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am Days: M, W Building: 23 Room: 0241 Instructor: Attila Elteto	01/13-05/21	9:45am-11:00am	M, W	23	0241	AAX	Lecture and/or Discussion

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 21, 2025

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ASTR 100 – Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 30870) at Cañada College for Spring 2025