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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
25609
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
5:30PM – 6:45PM
  • H. DeJonge IV
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • 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 25609 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 25610 held Mon/Wed from 7:00PM to 8:15PM at IRN108 (H. DeJonge IV)
  • Textbook info pending
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
Open
15 of 24 seats available
  • 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)
  • Textbook info pending