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ASTR 100 – Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 44530) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

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 : Map

Department: Astronomy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Elisha Polomski, polomskie@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - CSM

CSU: B1-Physical Science - CSM

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

Section Information as of Thursday, November 7 2024 - 12:34:26 pm

Course status: Open

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AE - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 02/12-05/14 Meeting Time: 10:10am-12:00pm Days: M, W Building: 36 Room: 0100 Instructor: Elisha Polomski	02/12-05/14	10:10am-12:00pm	M, W	36	0100	AE	Lecture and/or Discussion

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	February 24, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	February 19, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	March 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 14, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

ASTR 100 – Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 44530) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025