Cabrillo College Courses

Surveys the many requirements for the appearance and evolution of life on different planets or between the stars. Studies the Drake Equation and modern refinements, and evaluates the prospects for int

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Applies scientific principles to explain planetary atmospheres, climate in general and Earth's climate in particular, including current climate change causes and effects. May be offered in a distance-

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Involves observatory lab projects on stars, planets, the moon, galaxies, and in-class labs and demos on cloudy nights. Sometimes offered as a field course involving camping at dark-sky locations. May

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Covers photographic theory and practice at Cabrillo Observatory using telescopes and computers to image and optimize deep sky photo projects. Most imaging will be digital, but students with access to

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Builds on astrophotography skills and includes more advanced digital and video imaging projects, and additional image processing software. Includes optional weekend trip for dark sky imaging. May be o

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Builds on astrophotography skills, using more creative and advanced techniques: experimental testing, high magnification photography, and videocam planetary imaging. Includes optional field trip for d

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Studies physical and evolutionary processes of galaxies and stars, and relates the evolution of stars to the formation and evolution of planets at dark-sky mountain campsites. On-campus session follow

• California Community Colleges System
• 27 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

An intensive one weekend field lecture class in general astronomy, using direct visual and telescope observations in explaining planetary geology, solar system, star and galaxy formation, and evolutio

• California Community Colleges System
• 27 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Independent study requiring the demonstrated skills and/or proficiency in the applied subject area, and for those who have the initiative to work independently on projects or research outside the cont

• California Community Colleges System
• 18 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Provides the opportunity for students to cross train and to improve fitness levels for intercollegiate competition. Functional training, core training, plyometrics, and strength training are emphasize

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

Provides instruction in speed, agility, and strength for football conditioning.May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: Any or all ATH and KIN activity courses

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

For students interested in intercollegiate competition in football. Open entry/open exit. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: Any or all ATH and KIN activi

• California Community Colleges System
• 175 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

For men interested in intercollegiate competition in soccer. Open entry/open exit. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: Any or all ATH & KIN activity course

• California Community Colleges System
• 175 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

For women interested in intercollegiate competition in soccer. Open entry/open exit. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: Any or all ATH & KIN activity cour

• California Community Colleges System
• 175 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

For women interested in intercollegiate competition in water polo. Open entry/open exit. May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfers to CSU; UC, with limits: Any or all ATH & KIN activity

• California Community Colleges System
• 175 hours
• 24th Aug, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course