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The courses in Astronomy are offered as part of the general education program at Mission College. The astronomy courses includes a laboratory and complies with general education transfer requirements. The courses are an excellent way for the liberal arts student to gain an appreciation of scientific knowledge and methods.

Astronomy Course Offerings

• ASTRO 001 - ASTRONOMY   3.0 units
  Advisory: MATH 903
  Acceptable for credit: UC, CSU
  
  This course is a descriptive astronomy lecture only course covering the entire panorama of the universe, including early human observations, the origin and structure of the solar system, and the properties, origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and cosmology. Grade Only.
• ASTRO 003 - ASTRONOMY WITH LAB 4.0 unitS
  Advisory: MATH 903
  Acceptable for credit: UC, CSU
  
  This course covers the entire panorama of the universe from the observations of the night sky to the origin and structure of the planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. The lab portion of the course includes practical experience with the methods of astronomy using computers and other equipment. This course may also be offered via distance learning. Grade Only.

• AST 003H ASTRONOMY WITH LAB – HONORS 4.0 UNITS
  Total Lecture: 54 hours, Total Lab: 54 hours
  Acceptable for credit: University of California, California State University
  
  This course covers the entire panorama of the universe from the observations of the night sky to the origin and structure of the planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. The laboratory portion of the course includes practical experience with the methods of astronomy using computers and other equipment. Students cannot get credit for both AST 003 and AST 003H. Enrollment in the Honors Transfer Project is required. Grade only. CSUGE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C.

• AST 004 ASTROBIOLOGY - LIFE IN THE
  UNIVERSE 3.00 UNITS
  Total Lecture: 54 hours
  Acceptable for Credit: California State University
  
  This course applies the disciplines of astrophysics, biology, chemistry, geology, and planetary science to the possibility of life in the Universe outside of the Earth. Students study the astronomical, geological and physical environmental factors that determine habitability. Students further consider the chemical basis for life, the origin and evolution of life on Earth, the constraints of life on Earth, and the markers of life that may be seen in other places in the solar system as well as outside of the solar system. Pass/No Pass Option.

 

 

Contact Information

Administrative Specialist:
408-855-5295
sherry.alexander@wvm.edu

Dean:
Clement Lam

 

Department Chair:
Clint Poe

Course Descriptions

 Course Descriptions PDF

no degree or certificate is offered in astronomy.