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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: SQ
Class#
Location
Delivery
Dates
Days
Times
Instructors
Availability
27032
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400
Hybrid In-Person
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
Tu
12:30PM – 1:55PM
- C. Bierson
Open
23 of 24 seats available
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Notes
- 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.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 27032 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 27033 held Tue from 2:00PM to 3:15PM at NS 400 (C. Bierson)
- Additional Notes: 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
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25796
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
01/21 –
05/15
Spring 2026
W
4:25PM – 7:00PM
- K. Healy
Open
18 of 24 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
Class 25796 Instructor will provide digital course material information on the 1st day of class. AST106 is not a prerequisite for AS111, or AST112. AST106, AST111, and AST112 cover three areas in Astronomy. These courses can be taken in any order or combination. AST111 and AST112 are not the prerequisite courses.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 25796 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 25797 held Online (K. Healy)
- Additional Notes: AST 106, 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 the prerequisite courses.
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Textbook info pending
26747
Mesa
N/A
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- K. Wakefield
Open
23 of 28 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 26747 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 26748 held Online (K. Wakefield)
- Additional Notes: AST 106, 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 the prerequisite courses.
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Textbook info pending
14437
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
01/17 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Gompert
Open
25 of 27 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 14437 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14556 held Online (S. Gompert)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14950
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
01/27 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- R. Klinger
Open
26 of 27 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Flex Start Class
Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
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.
Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 14950 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 14951 held Online (R. Klinger)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13392
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
01/20 –
03/13
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- A. Herbst
Open
20 of 28 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: First Eight (8) Week Class
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 13392 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13393 held Online (A. Herbst)
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Textbook info pending
13428
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
03/23 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- D. Viola
Open
27 of 28 seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 13428 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13429 held Online (D. Viola)
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Textbook info pending
28586
Glendale
Online Class
Online
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
- S. Watt
Closed
No seats available
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Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
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Notes
- Notes: Class 28586 costs include AST Course Fee: $15
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 28586 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 28587 held Online (S. Watt)
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Book Information
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: SQ
| Class# | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Instructors | Availability |
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27032
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Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400 |
Hybrid In-Person
|
01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
Tu
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12:30PM – 1:55PM
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|
Open
23 of 24 seats available |
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25796
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Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory |
In Person
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01/21 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
W
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4:25PM – 7:00PM
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|
Open
18 of 24 seats available |
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26747
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Mesa
N/A |
Online
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01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
23 of 28 seats available |
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14437
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Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
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01/17 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
25 of 27 seats available |
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14950
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Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
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01/27 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
26 of 27 seats available |
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13392
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Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
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01/20 –
03/13
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
20 of 28 seats available |
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13428
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Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
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03/23 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
27 of 28 seats available |
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28586
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Glendale
Online Class |
Online
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01/20 –
05/15
Spring 2026 |
N/A
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N/A
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Closed
No seats available |
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