Courses Offered

The introductory astronomy courses at GCC apply the scientific method to study the geologic evolutions of solar system objects, the properties of light and the structure of our galaxy. For AST course descriptions click the course prefix below, or see course competencies at the Maricopa Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation website.

AST 111 - 113 Introduction to Solar System Astronomy

Lecture/Lab, 4 credits

Topics covered: Solar system - planets, comets, sun

Prerequisites: understanding of elementary algebra

Intended Clientele: non-majors, liberal studies science credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B

Transferability: Equivalent to AST 111/113 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent to AST 180/181 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent to AST 102 at U of A

AST 112 - 114  Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

Lecture/Lab, 4 credits

Topics covered: Stars, star clusters, galaxies, cosmology

Prerequisites: understanding of elementary algebra, does not require AST 111/113 as a prerequisite.

Intended Clientele: non-majors, liberal studies science credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B

Transferability: Equivalent to AST 112/114 at ASU SQ/SG credit, Equivalent to AST 180/181 at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit, Equivalent to AST 103 at U of A

GLG 105 Introduction to Planetary Science

Lecture/Lab, 4 credits

Topics covered: Geological aspects of planets, moons, and asteroids, along with current space missions and the search for life beyond Earth.

Prerequisites: none

Intended Clientele: non-majors, education majors, liberal studies science credit, AGEC-A, and AGEC-B

Transferability: Prior to Summer, 2012; Equivalent to GLG 105 at ASU SG credit, Equivalent to GLG 190 & 190L at NAU Liberal Studies Lab Science credit