ASTR 15L
Astronomy Laboratory


Course Description

This is an introductory astronomy lab in which students use astronomical techniques, data, and software to evaluate hypotheses about the physical universe. Areas of investigation include our solar system and the extrasolar planets, as well as stars, galaxies, and the evolution of the universe.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
28618 ASTR 15L 01 Waitlist open Wednesday 04:00 PM-06:50 PM Caitlin Marie Kepple S15

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
ASTR-015L.-01:Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
1 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 0
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite
ASTR 4 or ASTR 10 (either course may be taken concurrently)
Advisory
  • ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL 5
  • Pre-algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond pre-algebra
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