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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
10656
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
10:30 – 11:45 AM
  • K. Healy
Open
16 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $5.00
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Class 10656 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
    Class 10656 costs include AST Course Fee: $5
    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.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 10656 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 11172 held Mon/Wed from 12:00PM to 1:15PM at PS 105 (K. Healy)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16632
Paradise Valley
G 139 - Physics Lab
Hybrid In-Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
12:30 – 2:20 PM
  • J. Hall
Open
16 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $20.00
  • Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Class 16632 costs include AST Course Fee: $20
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 16632 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16633 held Mon/Wed from (TBA) to (TBA) at HYBRID (J. Hall)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18462
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
In Person
1/20 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Mon, Wed
5:30 – 6:45 PM
  • H. DeJonge IV
Open
19 of 24 seats available
  • 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 18462 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 18463 held Mon/Wed from 7:00PM to 8:15PM at IRN108 (H. DeJonge IV)
  • Textbook info pending
18538
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Cooper Hall Rm 104
Hybrid In-Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue
12:00 – 1:15 PM
  • B. Sherry
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • Meets at the Williams Campus
    Hybrid classes combine a reduced amount of scheduled classroom time with required out-of-class learning activities, typically conducted online.
    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 18538 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 18539 held Tue from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at COOP104 (B. Sherry)
  • Textbook info pending
14655
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400
In Person
2/2 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
9:00 – 10:25 AM
  • C. Bierson
Open
22 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 14655 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 14838 held Tue/Thu from 10:30AM to 11:55AM at NS 400 (C. Bierson)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
30421
Glendale
PS 167
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
10:00 – 11:15 AM
  • B. Gleim
Open
20 of 24 seats available
  • Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 30421 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 30422 held Thu from 11:30AM to 2:00PM at PS 170 (B. Gleim)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13191
Phoenix
C318
In Person
1/26 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
1:00 – 2:20 PM
  • R. Klinger
Open
22 of 24 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 13191 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 13192 held Tue/Thu from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at C318 (R. Klinger)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11300
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
Tue, Thu
4:25 – 5:40 PM
  • K. Healy
Open
21 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $5.00
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Class 11300 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
    Class 11300 costs include AST Course Fee: $5
    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.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11300 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 11301 held Tue/Thu from 5:45PM to 7:00PM at PS 105 (K. Healy)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28781
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Fedrow
Open
22 of 24 seats available
  • This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    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.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    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 28781 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 28782 held Online (J. Fedrow)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27520
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/19 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • B. Gleim
Open
11 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
  • Fee includes all required course materials and/or textbooks.
    Class 27520 costs include AST Course Fee: $15
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 27520 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 27533 held Online (B. Gleim)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
11269
Mesa
Online Course
Online
3/22 – 5/14
Spring 2027
N/A
  • J. Hester
Open
17 of 28 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Students are required to submit an initial assignment due within the first few days of class. Students are required to have access to a computer and internet. A webcam and microphone are recommended. A mobile device may not be sufficient for all course content.
    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.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 11269 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 11270 held Online (J. Hester)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor