The associate degree in astronomy provides a foundation in astronomy and physics for students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in astronomy, astrophysics or astronomy education leading to a career in astronomy and/or physics research, education, or technology and programming.
Learning Outcome(s)
Upon successful completion of the requirements for this certificate: students will be able to
- Demonstrate an understanding that science is based on observations of the universe and how it is used to understand some basic phenomena of our world
ASTR 100L: Astronomy Lab
| 1 |
ASTR 102: Introduction to Stars and Galaxies
| 3 |
ASTR 103: Introduction to the Solar System
or
ASTR 112: Introduction to Cosmology |
3 |
CMPR 120: Introduction to Programming
| 3 |
PHYS 250A: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
| 5 |
| PHYS 250B: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 5 |
| PHYS 250C: Physics for Scientists and Engineers III | 5 |
TOTAL
| 25 |
Some colleges: including San Diego State University, also recommend taking CHEM 209.
