Astronomy
Astronomy is the study of the vast universe around us. We start with the earth and sweep outward past the moon to the planets of the solar system and our sun, one of the billions of stars in our galaxy. On our journey through the universe, we explore an exciting realm populated by black holes, quasars, red giants, white dwarfs, and more. Astronomy is taught in a modern planetarium, which accurately simulates the nighttime sky, showing the positions and motions of the stars and planets. The real sky can be viewed through the sixteen-inch reflector telescope in the N. A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution and major in astronomy should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
Contact Information
Division: Science (PS - 148)
Division Phone Number: (909) 384-8645
Faculty Chair: Anna Tolstova, M.S.
Counselor Liaisons: Elizabeth Banuelos, M.S. and Erica Begg, M.S.
ASTRON 120 3 Units
Introduction to Astronomy
Lecture: 54 contact hours
Advisory: Eligibility for college level English and Mathematics based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
ASTRON 125 1 Unit
Astronomy Laboratory
Lab: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ASTRON 120
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to both UC/CSU
ASTRON 222 1-3 Units
Independent Study in Astronomy
DIR: 54 contact hours
Prerequisite: ASTRON 120
Advisory: Eligibility for college level English based on the SBVC Guided-Self Placement process.
Associate Degree Applicable
Transfers to CSU only