Introductory Astronomy

Non-mathematical presentation of knowledge of the universe. Includes birth and death of stars, formation of the solar system, black holes, quasars, the fourth dimension, and the fate of the universe. Also considered are common phenomena such as eclipses, the motion of the planets and their moons, comets, and meteors.Hours: 54 (54 lecture)Transfer Information: CSUGE Area B1, IGETC Area 5A, CSU Transferable, UC Transferable (ERTH 101 and ERTH 101H combined: Maximum credit, one course.)SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A LectureGrading Options: Pass/No Pass or Standard Letter