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ASTR 201 - Astronomy for Science Majors

ASTR 201: Astronomy for Science Majors (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: PHYS 195. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Physical Science
  • Area 5. Physical and Biological Sciences (7 units)
  • Required Courses
  • Preparation for the Major
  • Physical Sciences
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

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Directed toward students with a strong interest in science and mathematics. Quantitative introduction to modern astronomy covering gravity, electromagnetic radiation, star formation and evolution, exoplanets, compact objects and high-energy transients, galaxies, and the origin and fate of the universe.
Prerequisites
PHYS 195
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Counts as
Physical Science [5A]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #6094· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
27 of 27 seats open
Tue, Thu 12:30 PM-1:45 PM · LH 249

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