ASTR 1014 — Survey of Astronomy
Total 18 credit hours Total 13 credit hours *These program courses are typically offered only once a year. See course descriptions for fall or spring designations and plan accordingly. **Students scoring 26 or above on the math subsection of the ACT do not have to take MATH 1513 Algebra for STEM. Students scoring 28 or above on the math subsection of the ACT do not have to take MATH 1613 Plane Trigonometry. Students not taking Algebra & Trigonometry because of ACT scores or CLEP exam results are required to substitute 3-6 hours of credit in appropriate General Education Electives or RECOMMENDED PROGRAM ELECTIVES to complete 60 hours at NOC and maximize their transfer hours to the four-year institution. NOC evaluates students for placement into supplemental/college-level courses or college-level courses, whichever will lead to the greatest possibility of student success. Academic placement is determined by A.C.T. test scores, corresponding A.C.T. challenge tests, holistic placement, or other college approved placement tests. These tests are administered in the Testing Center at NOC. Based upon the scores, students may be required to take one or more supplemental courses for English, Math, Social Science, or Nursing. See the NOC testing web page by clicking on the following link: http://www.noc.edu/act for placement guidelines. Page 127 Life changing. 2025-2026 Mathematics and Physical Science - Chemistry/Physics Option Associate in Science Degree Division of Engineering, Physi