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  "college": "las-positas-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ASTR",
  "name": "Astronomy",
  "sourceUrl": "https://laspositas.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/1097/1125/1134",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ASTR 29",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "29",
      "title": "Independent Study, Astronomy",
      "units": "0.5-2",
      "hours": "108 hours laboratory",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "For course information, see \"Independent Study\". 27-108 hours lab.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ASTR 30L",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "30L",
      "title": "Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 hours laboratory",
      "prerequisite": "ASTR 31 or ASTR 32, may be taken concurrently.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques in astronomy. Includes: observational techniques such as naked eye, binocular, and telescopic identification of stars, planets, constellations, and deep sky objects; telescope operation and imaging; spectroscopy, motions of the sun, moon and planets.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 5C"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/astr/#astr-30l"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/astr/#astr-30l"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ASTR 31",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "31",
      "title": "Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to history and physical principles of astronomy, focusing on our Solar System. Includes: constellations; distance scales; historical development of astronomy; gravitation; motion of the Earth, Moon, and Planets; astronomical tools; formation and evolution of the solar system; physical properties, atmosphere, and evolution of the Earth, Moon, and planets within the solar system; asteroids, comets, and other small bodies; discovery of extra-solar planets; possibilities for life beyond Earth. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 5A",
        "LPC-GE: 5"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/astr/#astr-31"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/astr/#astr-31"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ASTR 32",
      "subject": "ASTR",
      "number": "32",
      "title": "Introduction to Astronomy: Stars and the Universe",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to the study of stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Includes the nature of light and matter, telescopes, spectroscopy, stellar formation and evolution, galaxies, quasars, and cosmology. Designed for non-majors in mathematics or a physical science. A companion science lab, Astronomy 30L, is also available.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Grading Option: Optional",
        "Cal-GETC: 5A",
        "LPC-GE: 5"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/summer-2026/astr/#astr-32"
        },
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/las-positas-college/schedule/fall-2026/astr/#astr-32"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}