Physical Science - Astronomy

The Physical Science AS degree provides the students with a solid foundation of Physical sciences with emphasis either in Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, or Earth Science. The Program emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving in its approach to learning. Students understand and demonstrate the scientific laws and theories and the applications thereof, in their chosen emphasis. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify, compare and contrast physical properties of astronomical objects; visualize the general structure and scale of the universe and our place within it; locate, identify and contrast prominent astronomical objects in the night sky; identify and comprehend the purpose of elementary equations used in astronomy and describe the functions; use of basic astronomical tools.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Associate in Science Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR UNITS
  PHYS 110
Introduction to Physics
3
MATH 90 or 90+, or the equivalent, or one year of high school algebra with a grade of C or better.
CHEM 110 Elements of General Chemistry
5

OCEAN 115
or
GEOL 101

Oceanography

Physical Geology

3
or
3
ASTRO 110 or 120 ASTRO 102
and
ASTRO 110
or
ASTRO 120

Observational Astronomy

Astronomy of the Solar System

Astronomy of the Stars and Galaxies

1
and
3
or
3
  ASTRO 110
or
ASTRO 120

Astronomy of the Solar System

Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies

3
or
3
  TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 18

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2018 GCC Catalog 2018-2019
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.