Planner for Astronomy - Arts and Sciences Transfer (A.S.)

Title of Major: Arts and Sciences - Astronomy, A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Code: AS.ARTS-SCI.AST

Total Credit Hours: 60

Purpose: This program provides the foundation for study of and entry into astronomy programs at four-year institutions.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Kristen Casey, Ph.D.

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature OR ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121- Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement.	3 credit hours
MAT 191-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1	4 credit hours
Elective(s) One of the electives must be used to satisfy the computer competency if it has not been demonstrated otherwise. Other recommended courses include other AST courses.	3-4 credit hours
Health/Fitness Wellness GER The diversity requirement can be met simultaneously as you satisfy this requirement.	3 credit hours
Arts & Humanities GER (Any COM GER course) The diversity requirement can be met simultaneously as you satisfy this requirement.	3 credit hours

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement.	3 credit hours
MAT 192-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2	4 credit hours
AST 112-Stars and Stellar Systems OR AST 114-The Solar System	4 credit hours
PHY 211-General Physics 1	4 credit hours

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PHY 212-General Physics 2	4 credit hours
Arts & Humanities GER One sophomore literature (ENG) course.	3 credit hours
MAT 201-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3	4 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Science GER Choose one of the following courses: HIS 111-Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations HIS 112-Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations HIS 211-United States History through the Civil War HIS 212-United States History Since the Civil War	3 credit hours

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
PHY 213-General Physics 3	4 credit hours
MAT 202-Linear Algebra OR MAT 212-Differential Equations	4 credit hours
Elective One of the electives must be used to satisfy the computer competency requirement if it has not been demonstrated otherwise. Other recommended courses include other AST courses. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.	3-4 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Science GER (other than HIS)	3 credit hours