Introductory Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
Course ID
100560
Topic ID
0
Course Location
Academic Term
Notes
Lab Fee: $15. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Section
2001
Minimum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Maximum Units (Decimal)
3.00
Description
An introductory astronomy course covering the cosmic perspective, visual astronomy, gravity, electromagnetic radiation, star properties and life cycles, star death and stellar remnants, galactic systems, exoplanets, the search for life in the universe, and Big Bang cosmology. Includes four required laboratory experiences. Satisfies UNR Science core curriculum requirements. Transfers to UNR as AST 110.
Class Type
Status
Open
Subject Term Reference
Late Start
No
Catalog Number
104
Day or Night Section
Night
Is Late Start
Normal Start
Session
Normal
Class Subject Reference
Crytime Formatted
5:30–6:45 p.m. • M W • Dandini Campus • 01/27/25–05/14/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 02/07/25–02/07/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 03/07/25–03/07/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 04/04/25–04/04/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 05/02/25–05/02/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 02/07/25–02/07/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 03/07/25–03/07/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 04/04/25–04/04/25
Lab • 5:30–8:20 p.m. • F • Dandini Campus • 05/02/25–05/02/25
Department Phone
673-7183
Notes (For Filter)
Lab Fee: $15. In the event of public health restrictions or other emergencies, classes may need to be changed to Web-Live, Web, or Hybrid instruction modes. Students will be notified by instructors and/or academic departments of any required changes.
Prerequisites (For Filter)
Prerequisite: MATH 120 or equivalent or qualifying ACCUPLACER, ACT/SAT test result.
Class Subject Abbr
AST
Class Materials