Jun 04, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog and Student Handbook

AST 1002 - Descriptive Astronomy



Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course provides a comprehensive look at modern astronomy, emphasizing the use of the scientific method and the application of physical laws to understand the universe, to include the earth and its environment. Throughout this course, students will develop the ability to discern scientific knowledge from non-scientific information by using critical thinking.
Semester Hours: 3 credit hours
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fees: None
Course Designations: College Transfer. Meets AA General Education Core, Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences) requirement.