Ventura College Catalog 2004-2005 102 - Credit Courses 
ASTRONOMY 
AST V01 - ELEMENTARY ASTRONOMY - 3 Units 
Hours: 3 lecture weekly 
A general introduction to astronomy covering: the history of 
astronomy; the solar system; the evolution of stars; galaxies; and 
cosmology. The course will include a descriptive analysis of all 
known laws which are relevant to the dynamics of the universe. The 
study will center on astronomical beliefs which have influenced 
human thinking, philosophy, and morals. 
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ast 1. Transfer credit: CSU; 
UC. 
AST V02 - ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS - 4 Units 
Prerequisite: MATH V03 or 1 year of high school intermediate algebra 
(Algebra II) with grade of C or better 
Hours: 3 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly 
A course in astronomy covering the physics of light and telescopes, 
atomic structure, thermodynamics, mechanics and modern 
cosmological theories. This course includes laboratory investigations 
in classical optics, spectroscopy, Doppler effect, thermodynamics, 
atomic and nuclear physics. 
Field trips may be required. Formerly Ast 2. Transfer credit: CSU; 
UC.