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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
25694
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400
In Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
- C. Bierson
Open
11 of 24 seats available
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Notes
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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.
Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about tutoring services offered at the Natural Sciences Tutoring Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/natural-sciences-tutoring-center Tutoring information: (480) 425-6726 or NSTutoringCenter@scottsdalecc.edu
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25694 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 25696 held Tue/Thu from 2:00PM to 3:25PM at NS 400 (C. Bierson)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25699
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Bierson
Open
11 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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.
Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about tutoring services offered at the Natural Sciences Tutoring Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/natural-sciences-tutoring-center Tutoring information: (480) 425-6726 or NSTutoringCenter@scottsdalecc.edu
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25699 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 25700 held Online (C. Bierson)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18200
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
- C. Bierson
Open
13 of 24 seats available
-
Notes
Students are required to purchase additional supplies at a cost of approximately $40.00.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
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.
This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
Free Tutoring is available for this course. Learn more about tutoring services offered at the Natural Sciences Tutoring Center at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/students/tutoring/natural-sciences-tutoring-center Tutoring information: (480) 425-6726 or NSTutoringCenter@scottsdalecc.edu
Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 18200 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 18424 held Online (C. Bierson)
-
No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
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 |
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25694
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Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400 |
In Person
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9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
Tu,Th
|
12:30PM – 1:55PM
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Open
11 of 24 seats available |
|
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25699
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Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
|
|
Open
11 of 24 seats available |
|
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18200
|
Scottsdale
Online Course |
Online
|
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026 |
N/A
|
N/A
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|
Open
13 of 24 seats available |
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