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University Transfer Program
60-70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Astronomy Associates of Science Degree program is intended to provide a solid background for STEM students to pursue further studies in astronomy and astrophysics. Most of the courses in this program are aligned with the requirements for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, and designed to apply towards higher degrees in the astronomical sciences.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements
Required Core Courses: 35 units Units
ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy 3 units
OR
ASTR 115 The Solar System 3 units
OR
ASTR 125 Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology 3 units
AND
ASTR 103 Observational Astronomy Lab 1 unit
ASTR 210 Fundamentals of Astrophysics 4 units
MATH 251 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 units
MATH 252 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 units
MATH 253 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 units
PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I 4 units
PHYS 260 Physics with Calculus II 4 units
PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III 4 units
Students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics are strongly encouraged to take MATH 270 (Linear Algebra) and MATH 275 (Ordinary Differential Equations). Students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 210, CIS 117, and CIS 254.
Total Required Major Units: 35
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.