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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: SQ
      
      
      
        
          
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        25037
      
     
    
      
        Mesa: Dobson Campus
        
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
      
     
    
      
        In Person
              
     
    
      
                  01/21 –
          05/15
                
Spring 2026
      
     
    
      
                  M,W
              
     
    
      
                  12:00PM – 1:15PM
              
     
    
      
        
                      - K. Healy
 
                  
      
     
    
      
        
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10 of 24 seats available      
     
   
      
      
        
          
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                  Costs include AST Course Fee: $5.00
                
              
 
                        
            
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              - Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
Class 25037 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
  Class 25037 costs include AST Course Fee:  $5 
      
              - Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 25037 must also enroll in the following lab: 
Class 25590 held Mon/Wed from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at PS 105 (K. Healy) 
      
              - Additional Notes: AST106, AST111, and AST112 cover three areas of Astronomy.  These courses can be taken in any order or combination.
It is highly encouraged that you attend the FREE MCC Physics and Astronomy Boot Camp that occurs prior to the beginning of the semester. Participants will review key skills necessary for success; participants will be better prepared for their course. Visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/foundations-student-success/boot-camps for more information and to register. 
          
  
 
            
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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: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability | 
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        25037
       
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        Mesa: Dobson Campus
         
    PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory  | 
    
       
        In Person
               
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                  01/21 –
          05/15
                 
    Spring 2026  | 
    
       
                  M,W
               
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                  12:00PM – 1:15PM
               
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  Open
  
 
    10 of 24 seats available  | 
  
        
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