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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
14655
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400
In Person
2/2 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
9:00 – 10:25 AM
  • C. Bierson
Open
22 of 24 seats available
  • 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 14655 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 14838 held Tue/Thu from 10:30AM to 11:55AM at NS 400 (C. Bierson)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28781
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Fedrow
Open
22 of 24 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    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 28781 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 28782 held Online (J. Fedrow)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor