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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
25037	Mesa: Dobson Campus PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	12:00PM – 1:15PM	K. Healy	Open 10 of 24 seats available
25037	Costs include AST Course Fee: $5.00 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. Class 25037 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment. 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. Textbook info pending
28592	Glendale PS 167	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	1:00PM – 2:15PM	B. Gleim	Open 12 of 16 seats available
28592	Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00 Notes Notes: For Honors students only. Permission of Department Required Fee includes all required course materials and/or textbooks. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 28592 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 28593 held Wed from 2:30PM to 5:00PM at PS 170 (B. Gleim) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13422	Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108	In Person	01/21 – 05/15 Spring 2026	M,W	5:30PM – 6:45PM	H. DeJonge IV	Open 18 of 24 seats available
13422	Notes Notes: 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 13422 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 13423 held Mon/Wed from 7:00PM to 8:15PM at IRN108 (H. DeJonge IV) Textbook info pending
13519	Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus Williams Cooper Hall Rm 104	Hybrid In-Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu	12:00PM – 1:15PM	B. Sherry	Open 20 of 24 seats available
13519	Notes Notes: 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 13519 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 13520 held Tue from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at COOP104 (B. Sherry) Textbook info pending
22709	Scottsdale Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400	In Person	02/03 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	9:00AM – 10:25AM	C. Bierson	Open 19 of 24 seats available
22709	Notes Notes: 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 22709 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 22955 held Tue/Thu from 10:30AM to 11:55AM 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 No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
17197	Paradise Valley G 139 - Physics Lab	Hybrid In-Person	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	10:30AM – 12:20PM	J. Hall	Open 15 of 24 seats available
17197	Costs include AST Course Fee: $30.00 Notes Notes: 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. Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 17197 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 17198 held Tue/Thu from (TBA) to (TBA) at G 139 (J. Hall) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14557	Phoenix C318	In Person	01/27 – 05/15 Spring 2026	Tu,Th	1:00PM – 2:20PM	R. Klinger	Open 13 of 24 seats available
14557	Notes Notes: 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 14557 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 14558 held Tue/Thu from 2:30PM to 3:45PM at C318 (R. Klinger) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
28552	Glendale Online Class	Online	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	B. Gleim	Open 11 of 24 seats available
28552	Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00 Notes Notes: Fee includes all required course materials and/or textbooks. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 28552 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 28566 held Online (B. Gleim) No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25694	Mesa Online Course	Online	03/23 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	J. Hester	Open 23 of 28 seats available
25694	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. 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. Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 25694 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 25695 held Online (J. Hester) 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. Textbook info pending
25725	Mesa Online Course	Online	01/20 – 05/15 Spring 2026	N/A	N/A	K. Healy	Open 15 of 28 seats available
25725	Costs include AST Course Fee: $5.00 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. 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. Lab Notes: Students enrolling in class 25725 must also enroll in the following lab: Class 25726 held Online (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. Textbook info pending

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AST112: Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology – 4 credits

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