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

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

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent. Completion of MATH 110, or MATH 111 and MATH 112, with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.

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

Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore

Instructor: Gabriel Prochter, prochterg@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - Skyline

CSU: B1-Physical Science - Skyline

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 Information as of Thursday, December 26 2024 - 03:00:49 am

Course status: Open

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

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

San Mateo County Community College District

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