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ASTR 100 –  Introduction To Astronomy (CRN: 48419) at  Skyline College for Spring 2025

Skyline College Website Webbased Class Learning Community Class Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Class

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

Identified as a Early Child Appren Prog (ECAP) Cohort
ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy

Survey of modern astronomy including the study of what mankind understands about the universe and our place in it. Emphasis on how mankind has learned about the planets, stars, galaxies and their structure and formation. Quasars, pulsars, black holes and the beginning and the end of the universe are discussed.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9B1
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1), UC (IGETC Area 5A)

Skyline College (Online Course)

Department: Astronomy

Number of Units: 3


Cohort Restriction:

  • ECAP2 - ECAP Apprenticeship courses

This course is part of the Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program, a tuition-free, accelerated registered apprenticeship program designed to engage and support your career in Education and Child Development. For more information and to join the cohort, please visit: https://skylinecollege.edu/ecap or contact Michelle Amaral, EDU-CD Program Services Coordinator, at (650) 738-4304, or by email at amaralm@smccd.edu

Section
OOH - Online
Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22
Meeting Time:
Days:
Online course Room: 0000
Instructor: Gabriel Prochter
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 22, 2025
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