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AST112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology – 4 credits

Introduction to astronomy for the non-science major. Structure and evolution of stars; supernovae, black holes, and quasars; nebulae; star clusters; galaxies; cosmology, including the birth and death of the universe. Note: Note that AST111 is not a prerequisite for this course. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT092 or higher, or satisfactory district placement.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
12008
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Cooper Hall Rm 104
Hybrid In-Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
12:00PM – 1:15PM
  • B. Sherry
Closed
Contact Enrollment Services for registration assistance
  • Meets at the Williams Campus
    Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
    Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
    Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.
    Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.
    It is strongly recommended that students purchase the textbook bundled from the campus bookstore.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12008 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 12009 held Tue from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at COOP104 (B. Sherry)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor