Academic Catalog - Astronomy

AST 1110 / AST 101: –Planetary Astronomy w/Lab: GT-SC1 – 4 Credits
Focuses on the history of astronomy, naked-eye sky observation, tools of the astronomer, contents of the solar system and life in the universe. Incorporates laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category.
(Contact hours – 75)
Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math 

AST 1120 / AST 102: Stellar Astronomy w/Lab: GT-SC1 – 4 Credits
Emphasizes the structure and life cycle of the stars, the sun, galaxies, and the universe. This course also includes cosmology and relativity, and incorporates laboratory experience. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT- SC1 category.
(Contact hours – 75)
Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math 

AST 1150 / AST 150: Astrobiology: Life in the Universe: GT-SC2 – 3 Credits
Introduces the interdisciplinary and scientific study of the search for life in the universe. Questions of how life begins and evolves on Earth, the possibilities of other life in the solar system, the galaxy, and throughout the universe will be examined. Investigation of current explorations and the search for extraterrestrial life will also be covered. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC2 category.
(Contact hours – 45)
Prerequisite(s): College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math