(1) = Credit/No Credit only (2) = Credit/No Credit at student’s option OXNARD COLLEGE CATALOG 2005-2006 83 
ASTRONOMY 
Career Opportunities 
(Post bachelors degree necessary) 
Astronomer Astrophysicist 
Faculty 
Part-Time 
Gary Goodman 
Astronomy Courses 
AST R101—Introduction to Astronomy 3 units 
3 hours lecture weekly 
This course is an introduction to astronomy for both science and 
non-science students. The intent of the course is to familiarize each 
student with the terms, tools, and theories of modern astronomy. 
Topics covered include historical events and discoveries, personalities, 
and tools, as well as studies of the solar system, stars, galaxies, 
pulsars, and black holes. The scientific method is defined and 
expounded. This course satisfies transfer requirements to four-year 
universities. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
AST R101L—Astronomy Laboratory 1 unit 
Prerequisites: AST R101 or concurrent enrollment. 
3 hours lab weekly 
This laboratory reinforces principles learned in AST R101. Students 
obtain hands-on experience with telescopes, star charts, and 
other devices used in astronomy. Observations are made of the 
Moon, the planets, and the stars. Field trips to observatories, planetariums, 
and/or dark-sky sites may be required. Students are expected 
to be familiar with high-school algebra. This course satisfies transfer 
requirements to four-year universities. (2) 
Transfer credit: UC, CSU 
AST R198—Short Courses in Astronomy ˝-10 units 
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula 
This course is composed of workshops in selected areas of astronomy 
to meet specific needs of community or college as required 
or requested by persons whose needs are not met by regular college 
offerings. Field trips may be required. Course may be taken four 
times. (2) 
AST R199—Directed Studies in Astronomy 1-3 units 
Prerequisites: AST R101. 
Advisory: AST R101L. 
Lecture and/or lab hours as required by unit formula 
Designed for selected students interested in furthering their knowledge 
of astronomy on an individual studies basis. Field trips may be 
required. Course may be taken two times. (2) 
Transfer credit: CSU