AST 111Descriptive Astronomy
3 credits10 sections at 6 collegesSummer 20268 of 10 sections openUpdated today
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Online: 7Hybrid: 1In-Person: 2
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | AST 1021INTRO ASTRNMY I - SOLAR SYSTEM | Direct Match |
| Catawba College | PHYS 1501Astronomy | 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 |
| High Point University | PHY 1000 | Direct Match |
| 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 |
Availability Profile
How AST 111 is being offered across 6 colleges this term (10 sections total).
Delivery format
- online7 (70%)
- in person2 (20%)
- hybrid1 (10%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)1
- Asynchronous / TBA9
Start dates
Sections begin on 4 distinct dates.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 5 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Compare colleges
Where to take AST 111 — sort and filter by when it meets, open seats, and format.
| College | Soonest section | Seats | Format | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 97 seats open | Online 5 | 5 |
| Southwestern Community CollegeAudit OK | Online / async | 22 seats open | Online 1 | 1 |
| College of The AlbemarleAudit OK | Thu 11:00 AM–01:10 PM | 17 seats open | Hybrid 1 | 1 |
| Lenoir Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 3 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun | 2 seats open | In-person 1 | 1 |
| Craven Community CollegeAudit OK | Online / async | 0 of 1 section open | Online 1 | 1 |
Seats and schedules are pulled automatically from each college's catalog and change in real time — confirm on the college's site before you register.
Not offered this term at 52 other colleges: Alamance Community College, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Beaufort County Community College, Bladen Community College, Blue Ridge Community College, Brunswick Community College, and 46 more.
Available at 6 colleges
Central Piedmont Community CollegeAudit OK5 Online5 sections
Central Piedmont Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-N8801 | No set meeting time | TBA | 1013 | Online | Full |
| AST-111-N8802 | No set meeting time | TBA | 1013 | Online | 15 of 30 seats |
| AST-111-N8803 | No set meeting time | TBA | 1013 | Online | 25 of 30 seats |
| AST-111-N8804 | No set meeting time | TBA | 1013 | Online | 29 of 30 seats |
| AST-111-N8805 | No set meeting time | TBA | 1013 | Online | 28 of 30 seats |
College of The AlbemarleAudit OK1 Hybrid1 section
College of The Albemarle
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-AX01 | Thu 11:00 AM–01:10 PM | Krueger, Todd | MAIN | Hybrid | 17 of 30 seats |
Craven Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Craven Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-NW1 | No set meeting time | Kimberly A. Miller | WWW | Online | Full |
Lenoir Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Lenoir Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-IN10E | No set meeting time | Jason B. Perry | MC | In-Person | 3 of 25 seats |
Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 section
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-220N | No set meeting time | Howard, J | WEB | In-Person | 2 of 30 seats |
Southwestern Community CollegeAudit OK1 Online1 section
Southwestern Community College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AST-111-WC1 | No set meeting time | William M. Anderson | WEBCT | Online | 22 of 30 seats |