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Astronomy
Class Schedule
2025 Spring Schedule
7 classes scheduled
ASTR 10B
GENERAL ASTRONOMY: STARS, GALAXIES, COSMOLOGY
5 units
- Description: Non-technical introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on stars, galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe. Topics covered include the nature of light, atoms, and telescopes; the birth, evolution, and death of stars (including an introduction to black holes); the Milky Way Galaxy and its development over time; normal galaxies, active galaxies, and cannibal galaxies; and the Big Bang model (of the origin and ultimate fate of the cosmos). No background in science or math is assumed.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10L; not open to students with credit in ASTR 10BH.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: ASTR-010B-01
Course Number (CRN): 41024
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
15 of 15 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
Section: ASTR-010B-02
Course Number (CRN): 41025
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
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10 of 10 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
ASTR 10L
ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
1 unit
- Description: A hands-on approach to the scientific method, using astronomical data and equipment. Divided into small lab groups, students will do experiments and observing projects about a range of astronomical topics, including the phases of the Moon, the reasons for the seasons, the rotation, revolution, and sphericity of the Earth, and the scale and composition of astronomical objects. Students will carry out naked-eye observations of the sky, visit the Foothill observatory, and use a portable telescope to communicate about astronomy with other students and the public.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ASTR 10A, 10B or 10BH.
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: ASTR-010L-01
Course Number (CRN): 40493
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: Additional costs for online materials or content in place of or in addition to a textbook may be required.
ASTR 70R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
1 unit
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: ASTR-070R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40244
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
ASTR 71R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
2 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: ASTR-071R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40245
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
ASTR 72R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
3 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: ASTR-072R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40246
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
ASTR 73R
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ASTRONOMY
4 units
- Description: Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Astronomy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: ASTR-073R-01
Course Number (CRN): 40247
Dates: 4/7/2025 - 6/27/2025
Waitlist
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.