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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
20766
Glendale
PS 175
In Person
08/25 –
12/19
Fall 2025
M,W
10:00AM – 11:15AM
- S. Watt
Open
1 of 24 seats available
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Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
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Notes
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 20766 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 20767 held Mon from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at PS 170 (S. Watt)
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Book Information
26106
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400
Hybrid In-Person
08/26 –
12/19
Fall 2025
Tu
12:30PM – 1:45PM
- C. Bierson
Open
11 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.
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 26106 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 26107 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
23023
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
08/27 –
12/19
Fall 2025
W
5:45PM – 7:00PM
- K. Healy
Closed
No 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 23023 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 23445 held Online (K. Healy) (CLOSED/FULL)
- Additional Notes: 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.
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Book Information
13335
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
08/23 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- S. Gompert
Closed
No 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 13335 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13511 held Online (S. Gompert) (CLOSED/FULL)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13641
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
08/23 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- R. Klinger
Open
1 of 27 seats available
-
Notes
- 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.
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 13641 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 13642 held Online (R. Klinger)
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No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
20785
Glendale
Online Class
Online
08/25 –
12/19
Fall 2025
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
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 20785 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 20786 held Online (S. Watt) (CLOSED/FULL)
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Book Information
18914
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- A. Herbst
Closed
No seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
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.
First Eight (8) Week Class
- Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 18914 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 18915 held Online (A. Herbst) (CLOSED/FULL)
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Textbook info pending
18954
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025
N/A
N/A
- D. Viola
Closed
No seats available
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Notes
- Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class
Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
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 18954 must also enroll in the following lab:
Class 18955 held Online (D. Viola) (CLOSED/FULL)
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Textbook info pending
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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20766
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Glendale
PS 175 |
In Person
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08/25 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
M,W
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10:00AM – 11:15AM
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Open
1 of 24 seats available |
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26106
|
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400 |
Hybrid In-Person
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08/26 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
Tu
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12:30PM – 1:45PM
|
|
Open
11 of 24 seats available |
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23023
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Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory |
In Person
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08/27 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
W
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5:45PM – 7:00PM
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Closed
No seats available |
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13335
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Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
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08/23 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Closed
No seats available |
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13641
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Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS |
Online
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08/23 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Open
1 of 27 seats available |
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20785
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Glendale
Online Class |
Online
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08/25 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Closed
No seats available |
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18914
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Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
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08/25 –
10/17
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Closed
No seats available |
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18954
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Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online |
Online
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10/20 –
12/19
Fall 2025 |
N/A
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N/A
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Closed
No seats available |
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