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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
10380
Glendale
Online Class
Online
5/26 – 6/25
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Gleim
Open
9 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
  • Class 10380 costs include AST Course Fee: $15
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 10380 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 10381 held Online (B. Gleim)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15217
Paradise Valley
ONLINE
Online
6/29 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Hall
Open
15 of 23 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $30.00
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Online courses require reliable internet access. If you have not taken an online course or used the Canvas Classroom, please contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780.
    Online classes do not meet at specific class times. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device.
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    Class 15217 costs include AST Course Fee: $30
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 15217 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 15218 held Online (J. Hall)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16129
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
5/26 – 7/30
Summer 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Fedrow
Open
13 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.
    This course requires the use of a computer or mobile device with internet access, a webcam, speakers and microphone.
    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 16129 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16130 held Online (J. Fedrow)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor