Courses marked with ++ are part of the University's General Education program.

++AS 101 Introduction to Astronomy-Cosmology (3)
A qualitative study of stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy and cosmology surveying what is known and how it is known.

++AS 102 Introduction to Astronomy-Solar System (3)
A qualitative study of the history of astronomy, the origin, evolution, and functioning of the solar system surveying what is known and how it is known.

++AS 103 Observational Astronomy (1)
Use of telescope, planetarium, and other laboratory equipment commonly used in astronomy together with selected descriptive experiments in astronomy. Prerequisite: AS 101, 102 or consent of instructor.

AS 201 Introduction to Astronomical Photography (1)
Photographic procedures and techniques peculiar to astronomical photography. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AS 251 General Astronomy (3)
A comprehensive study of positional astronomy the solar sys tem in general, and the motions of the bodies comprising the solar system. Prerequisite: Astronomy 101 or 102 and college algebra, or consent of instructor.

AS 360 Research in Astronomy (1 or 2)
Research in any of the fields of astronomy/astrophysics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

AS 370 Special Subjects in Astronomy (Credit to be arranged)
Material to be chosen according to student interest from any one of a number of astronomical subjects. Offered on demand as teaching schedules permit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.