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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
17074
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
10:30AM – 11:45AM
  • K. Healy
Open
10 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 17074 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
    Class 17074 costs include AST Course Fee: $5
    Note that AST112 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. AST106 and AST111 are not prerequisites of this course.
    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 17074 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 17075 held Mon/Wed from 12:00PM to 1:15PM at PS 105 (K. Healy)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25345
Paradise Valley
G 139 - Physics Lab
Hybrid In-Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
12:30PM – 2:20PM
  • J. Hall
Open
9 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $30.00
  • 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.
    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 25345 costs include AST Course Fee: $30
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25345 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 25346 held from (TBA) to (TBA) at LAB (J. Hall)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31997
Glendale
PS 167
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
1:00PM – 2:15PM
  • B. Gleim
Open
10 of 17 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $0.00
  • For Honors students only.
    Fee includes all required course materials and/or textbooks.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 31997 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 31998 held Wed from 2:30PM to 5:00PM at PS 170 (B. Gleim)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25609
Chandler-Gilbert: Pecos Campus
Pecos Ironwood Hall Rm 108
In Person
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
M,W
5:30PM – 6:45PM
  • 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.
    It is strongly recommended that students purchase the textbook bundled from the campus bookstore.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 25609 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 25610 held Mon/Wed from 7:00PM to 8:15PM at IRN108 (H. DeJonge IV)
  • Textbook info pending
12008
Chandler-Gilbert: Williams Campus
Williams Cooper Hall Rm 104
Hybrid In-Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu
12:00PM – 1:15PM
  • B. Sherry
Open
15 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.
    Log into Canvas by the class start date at https://learn.maricopa.edu
    Students must have access to a computer (PC, Mac, laptop, Chromebook, or iPad) with a working webcam, microphone, as well as reliable internet access.
    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.
    It is strongly recommended that students purchase the textbook bundled from the campus bookstore.
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 12008 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 12009 held Tue from 1:30PM to 2:45PM at COOP104 (B. Sherry)
  • Textbook info pending
25694
Scottsdale
Natural Sciences Bldg., NS 400
In Person
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
12:30PM – 1:55PM
  • C. Bierson
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.
    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 25694 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 25696 held Tue/Thu from 2:00PM to 3:25PM at NS 400 (C. Bierson)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
15824
Mesa: Dobson Campus
PS 105 - Astronomy Laboratory
In Person
8/25 – 12/18
Fall 2026
Tu,Th
3:00PM – 4:15PM
  • K. Healy
Open
21 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $5.00
  • Class 15824 Students get hands-on experience doing an original research assignment.
    Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Class 15824 costs include AST Course Fee: $5
    Note that AST112 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. AST106 and AST111 are not prerequisites of this course.
    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 15824 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16339 held Tue/Thu from 4:25PM to 5:40PM at PS 105 (K. Healy)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
16271
Mesa
Online Course
Online
10/19 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Hester
Open
9 of 28 seats available
  • Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.
    Class 16271 This class may include optional synchronous components such as review sessions, office hours, etc.. Coursework must be completed according to deadlines. 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.
    Note that AST112 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. AST106 and AST111 are not prerequisites of this course.
    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 16271 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 16340 held Online (J. Hester)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
14056
Glendale
Online Class
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • B. Gleim
Open
10 of 24 seats available
  • Costs include AST Course Fee: $15.00
  • Class 14056 costs include AST Course Fee: $15
    Lab notes: Students enrolling in class 14056 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 14060 held Online (B. Gleim)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
18200
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
8/24 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Bierson
Open
14 of 24 seats available
  • Students are required to purchase additional supplies at a cost of approximately $40.00.
    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 18200 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 18424 held Online (C. Bierson)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
21732
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
9/1 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • R. Klinger
Open
9 of 24 seats available
  • Flex Start Class
    Class Meets for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
    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 21732 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 21779 held Online (R. Klinger)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
25699
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
9/8 – 12/18
Fall 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Bierson
Open
13 of 24 seats available
  • 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.
    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 25699 must also enroll in the following lab:
    Class 25700 held Online (C. Bierson)
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor