Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.

If you complete the following at College of the Desert:

  • This course in an introductory survey of planetary, stellar and galactic astronomy designed for students not majoring in science. This course reviews research techniques, current knowledge and theory about the planets, stars, galaxies and the age and origin of the universe. Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Advisory: ENG-051 and MATH-040 CAN: None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: C1 CSU GE: BI IGETC: 5A
    Credits
    3.00

You may receive up to 3.00 credits at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus:

  • The development of modern understanding of the astronomical universe from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology. Student who have passed ASTRO 005, ASTRO 006, or ASTRO 010 may not take this course for credit.
    Credits
    3.00

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This course is a direct equivalent
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