Astronomy
AST 111Descriptive Astronomy
3 credits25 sections at 14 collegesSpring 2026199 seats open
Online: 1In-Person: 14Online: 10
Prerequisite: AST 111A(AST 111A)
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | AST 1021INTRO ASTRNMY I - SOLAR SYSTEM | Direct Match |
| Elizabeth City State University | PHYS 1TRDescriptive Astronomy | Direct Match |
| East Carolina University | PHYS 1080Physics and the Universe | Direct Match |
| Fayetteville State University | GSTU 200Free Elective | Elective Credit |
| NC A&T State University | PHYS 111TDescriptive Astronomy | Direct Match |
| NC State University | PY 123PY 123 | Direct Match |
| UNC Chapel Hill | ASTR 101Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System | Direct Match |
| UNC System (CAA) | UGETC Natural SciencesUGETC: Natural Sciences – AA | Direct Match |
| UNC Asheville | ASTR 173Special Topics in Astronomy | Direct Match |
| UNC Charlotte | PHYS 1130Intro to Astronomy | Direct Match |
| UNC Greensboro | AST 233Astronomy: The Solar System | Direct Match |
| UNC School of the Arts | SCI 1198Topics in Science | Direct Match |
| UNC Wilmington | PHY 001Physics Elective | Elective Credit |
| Western Carolina University | AST 104Cosmic Evolution | Direct Match |
| Wingate University | PHYS120 | Direct Match |
| Winston-Salem State University | PHS 1303Intro to Planetary Sci | Direct Match |
| Catawba College | PHYS 1501Astronomy | Direct Match |
| High Point University | PHY 1000 | Direct Match |
Available at 14 colleges
Central Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK4 In-Person3 Online7 sections
Central Piedmont Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-B1191 | Mon Wed 6:00 PM–7:10 PM | O'Connell, Julia E. | 1013 | In-Person | 13/24 |
| AST-111-N8101 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | O'Connell, Julia E. | 1013 | Online | 3/30 |
| AST-111-N8102 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Howard, Jack T. | 1013 | Online | 6/30 |
| AST-111-N8105 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Angelico, | 1013 | Online | 5/30 |
| AST-111-T1103 | Mon Wed 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | Angelico, | 1013 | In-Person | 2/24 |
| AST-111-T1104 | Mon Wed 1:30 PM–2:45 PM | Angelico, | 1013 | In-Person | 13/24 |
| AST-111-T1106 | Mon Wed 9:30 AM–10:45 AM | O'Connell, Julia E. | 1013 | In-Person | 12/24 |
Craven Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person2 Online3 sections
Craven Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-ND1 | Mon Wed 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | Robert M. Seip | MC | In-Person | 10/24 |
| AST-111-NW1 | Asynchronous / Online | Kimberly A. Miller | WWW | Online | 5/25 |
| AST-111-NW2 | Asynchronous / Online | Robert M. Seip | WWW | Online | 15/25 |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeAudit OK3 In-Person3 sections
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-01F | 1:00 PM–3:45 PM | Lambdin, K | S | In-Person | 18/24 |
| AST-111-800N | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Howard, J | WEB | In-Person | 3/30 |
| AST-111-801N | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Lambdin, K | WEB | In-Person | 4/30 |
Mitchell Community CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Mitchell Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-MSB1 | Thu 8:00 AM–8:50 AM | Gordon, K | MC | In-Person | 5/15 |
| AST-111-SSB1 | Thu 8:00 AM–8:50 AM | Gordon, K | BS | In-Person | 2/15 |
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Blue Ridge Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-201 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Ethan E. Kilgore | F | Online | 16/50 |
Cape Fear Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Cape Fear Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-N01 | Wed Fri 9:00 AM–10:15 AM | A. Sumerel | North Campus | In-Person | 1/24 |
College of The AlbemarleAudit OK1 Online1 section
College of The Albemarle
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-IN01 | Mon Wed Thu Fri | Krueger, Todd | ONLINE | Online | 9/30 |
Davidson-Davie Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Davidson-Davie Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-WA | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Herrick, D | 008 | Online | 1/30 |
Haywood Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Haywood Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-IN1 | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Roper, Q | OL | In-Person | 13/25 |
Lenoir Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Lenoir Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-INE | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | Jason B. Perry | MC | In-Person | 0/30 |
Richmond Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Richmond Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-W1 | Asynchronous / Online | Jordan W. Watkins | MC | Online | 27/32 |
Southwestern Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Southwestern Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-WC1 | Asynchronous / Online | William M. Anderson | WEBCT | Online | 9/30 |
Tri-County Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Tri-County Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-WRM1 | Mon Wed 11:40 AM–12:30 PM | Andrew | MAIN | In-Person | 0 |
Wayne Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Wayne Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-IN01 | Asynchronous / Online | Boyd, Christopher M. | MCIN | Online | 7/40 |