AST 1002Introduction to Astronomy
3 credits44 sections at 10 collegesFall 2026989 seats open
In-Person: 17Online: 27
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M University | AST 1002Astronomy | Direct Match |
| Florida International University | AST 1002Descriptive Astronomy | Direct Match |
| Florida State University | AST 1002Planets, Stars, and Galaxies | Direct Match |
| University of Florida | AST 1002Discovering the Universe | Direct Match |
| University of West Florida | AST 1002Descriptive Astronomy | Direct Match |
Availability Profile
How AST 1002 is being offered across 10 colleges this term (44 sections total).
Delivery format
- online27 (61%)
- in person17 (39%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)3
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)3
- Evening (5 PM and after)5
- Asynchronous / TBA33
Start dates
Sections begin on 9 distinct dates. 5 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 19 distinct instructors across 10 colleges.
Available at 10 colleges
Valencia CollegeAudit OK14 Online14 sections
Valencia College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10481 | Asynchronous / Online | Tatyana Brusentsova | Off Campus | Online | 13/32 |
| 11166 | Asynchronous / Online | Tatyana Brusentsova | Off Campus | Online | 28/32 |
| 11341 | Asynchronous / Online | Tatyana Brusentsova | Off Campus | Online | 31/32 |
| 12344 | Asynchronous / Online | John McNutt | Off Campus | Online | 22/32 |
| 12411 | Asynchronous / Online | Giorgio Turri | Off Campus | Online | 1/32 |
| 12490 | Asynchronous / Online | Benjamin Taylor | Off Campus | Online | 30/32 |
| 12510 | Asynchronous / Online | Benjamin Taylor | Off Campus | Online | 31/32 |
| 12740 | Asynchronous / Online | John McNutt | Off Campus | Online | 31/32 |
| 12833 | Asynchronous / Online | Michele Montgomery | Off Campus | Online | 31/32 |
| 12834 | Asynchronous / Online | Michele Montgomery | Off Campus | Online | 28/32 |
| 13691 | Asynchronous / Online | Michele Montgomery | Off Campus | Online | 32/32 |
| 14073 | Asynchronous / Online | Michele Montgomery | Off Campus | Online | 30/32 |
| 14555 | Asynchronous / Online | Giorgio Turri | Off Campus | Online | 17/32 |
| 16217 | Asynchronous / Online | Giorgio Turri | Off Campus | Online | 18/32 |
Indian River State CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person4 Online6 sections
Indian River State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11319 | Tue 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | Bell, Jon | Massey Campus (Ft. Pierce) | In-Person | 40/40 |
| 11320 | Wed 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | Bell, Jon | Massey Campus (Ft. Pierce) | In-Person | 34/35 |
| 11412 | Asynchronous / Online | Bell, Jon | IRSCOnline | Online | 40/40 |
| 11420 | Asynchronous / Online | Cornicelli, John Joseph | IRSCOnline | Online | 40/40 |
| 11421 | Asynchronous / Online | Cornicelli, John Joseph | IRSCOnline | Online | 40/40 |
| 11427 | Asynchronous / Online | TBA | IRSCOnline | Online | 40/40 |
Pasco-Hernando State CollegeAudit OK3 In-Person3 Online6 sections
Pasco-Hernando State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11081 | Mon Wed 4:30 PM–5:50 PM | Hemphill, Charles | Porter Campus Wiregrass Ranch | In-Person | 15/35 |
| 10369 | Tue 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | Battler, Patricia | Spring Hill Campus | In-Person | 28/35 |
| 10375 | Mon Wed 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | Battler, Patricia | Spring Hill Campus | In-Person | 29/35 |
| 10380 | Thu 5:00 PM–6:15 PM | Battler, Patricia | Main (DO NOT USE) | Online | 17/35 |
| 11037 | Asynchronous / Online | Woodard, Gregory | Online | Online | 0/35 |
| 11038 | Asynchronous / Online | Woodard, Gregory | Online | Online | 0 |
State College of Florida, Manatee-SarasotaAudit OK5 In-Person5 sections
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10267 | Asynchronous / Online | Fouad, Emadelden | ecampus | In-Person | 0/35 |
| 10374 | Asynchronous / Online | Fouad, Emadelden | ecampus | In-Person | 19/35 |
| 10375 | Asynchronous / Online | Fouad, Emadelden | ecampus | In-Person | 28/35 |
| 10148 | Wed 7:00 PM–9:50 PM | Garvey, Dennis | Venice | In-Person | 26/30 |
| 10775 | Tue Thu 11:00 AM–12:20 PM | Garvey, Dennis | Venice | In-Person | 5/30 |
Lake-Sumter State CollegeAudit OK3 Online1 In-Person4 sections
Lake-Sumter State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11165 | Asynchronous / Online | Vanden Heuvel, Andrew | Off Campus | Online | 22/37 |
| 11262 | Asynchronous / Online | Vanden Heuvel, Andrew | Off Campus | Online | 27/37 |
| 11651 | Wed 11:00 AM–12:20 PM | Willett, Nicole | South Lake - Clermont | In-Person | 18/37 |
| 11820 | Asynchronous / Online | Willett, Nicole | Off Campus | Online | 29/37 |
Northwest Florida State CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person2 Online3 sections
Northwest Florida State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10078 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | Sweeney, Christopher | Niceville Campus | In-Person | 1/18 |
| 10079 | Asynchronous / Online | Sweeney, Christopher | Niceville Campus | Online | 0/35 |
| 10080 | Asynchronous / Online | Sweeney, Christopher | Niceville Campus | Online | 19/35 |
St. Johns River State CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
St. Johns River State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10828 | Asynchronous / Online | Leggett, Jill | Open Campus | In-Person | 27/30 |
| 10830 | Asynchronous / Online | Leggett, Jill | Open Campus | In-Person | 30/30 |
South Florida State CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
South Florida State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12815 | Asynchronous / Online | Christensen, Erik | Highlands Campus | In-Person | 22/27 |
| 13408 | Asynchronous / Online | Christensen, Erik | Highlands Campus | In-Person | 23/24 |
The College of the Florida KeysAudit OK1 Online1 section
The College of the Florida Keys
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12755 | Asynchronous / Online | Michele M Montgomery | Online Learning Instructional Method | Online | — |
Gulf Coast State CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Gulf Coast State College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81173 | Mon Wed 6:30 PM–7:45 PM | Harris, Clifford | Panama City | In-Person | 27/32 |