To graduate with a specialization in Astronomy, students must complete the following required courses plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate Degree (minimum 60 semester units).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| ASTRON 120 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTRON 125 | Astronomy Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 250 | Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
| PHYSIC 202 | Physics I | 4 |
| Total Units | 21 | |
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe how models of the Universe evolve based on observations.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of physical and astronomical concepts and principles that govern the behavior, properties and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe.
- Demonstrate skills in analyzing and interpreting observation data in astronomy.