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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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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