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AST106: Life in the Universe – 4 credits

Introduction to the search for life in the universe for the non-science major. Earth's location in space and time, nature of life, light and the spectrum, origin and history of the universe, origin of life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT090 or MAT091 or MAT092 or completion of higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement.

General Education Designations: Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences Quantitative [SQ]

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
14051
Glendale
PS 175
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
10:00AM – 11:15AM
  • S. Watt
Open
16 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
  • Class 14051 costs include AST Course Fee: $15
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14051 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 14052 held Mon from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at PS 170 (S. Watt)
15997
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
8/26 – 12/18
Fall 2026
W
3:00PM – 5:40PM
  • K. Healy
Closed
No seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Note that AST106 is not a prerequisite for other AST courses, AST106, 111, and 112 cover three areas of study in astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not prerequisites of this course.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15997 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16337 held Online (K. Healy) (CLOSED/FULL)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11977
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
Hybrid In-Person
8/27 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Th
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • A. Herbst
Open
9 of 24 seats available
  • Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
    Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
    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.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11977 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 11978 held Thu from 1:00PM to 2:15PM at IRN108 (A. Herbst)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
12010
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Viola
Closed
No seats available
  • 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.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12010 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 12011 held Online (D. Viola) (CLOSED/FULL)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14068
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Watt
Open
1 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
  • Class 14068 costs include AST Course Fee: $15
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14068 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 14069 held Online (S. Watt) (CLOSED/FULL)
21649
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
8/22 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Gompert
Open
4 of 24 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21649 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21778 held Online (S. Gompert)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21884
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
8/22 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Klinger
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • 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.
    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.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 21884 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21885 held Online (R. Klinger)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor