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4 courses with the subject AST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

AST 102Introductory Observational Astronomy3

An observationally-based introduction to astronomy. To include naked eye and telescopic observations, and laboratory activities. Topics include planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and hypothermia prevention (Liberal Studies C5).

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
AST 103The Solar System3

A descriptive introduction to our solar system from a historical and evolutionary perspective (Liberal Studies C5). Cross-listed with GEOL 103.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
AST 104Cosmic Evolution3

A descriptive introduction to stars, galaxies, and the universe, from an evolutionary perspective (Liberal Studies C5).

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
AST 301Modern Astronomy3

Techniques of measurement and research. 2 Lecture, 1 Lab.

Subject
AST
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu

Source: Western Carolina University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61