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    Astronomy, the oldest of all scientific studies, has played a vital role in the development of modern science. Astronomers study the formation, composition, and evolution of objects such as planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, black holes, and the universe itself. Students may take astronomy courses to fulfill general education requirements or to transfer to a four-year institution.

    Department Overview

    Career options include teaching, museum or planetarium director, astronomer/astrophysicist, space scientist, mission data analyst, spacecraft and instrument designer, observatory technician, telescope operator, optics or electronics technician, computer programmer, and mathematician.

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    Faculty & Staff

    Tom RenbargerDaniel Lawson
    Department Co-Chair
    dlawson@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2676    		 Taslima RehmanTaslima Rehman
    Department Co-Chair
    Building L-123
    trehman@peralta.edu
    Headshot PlaceholderTom Renbarger
    trenbarger@peralta.edu
    		 Headshot PlaceholderRandy Smith
    rwsmith@peralta.edu

     

    Contact Information

    Sun Young Ban-1

    Department Co-Chair
    Sun Young Ban
    syban@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2676

    Rebecca Uhlman

    Department Co-Chair
    Rebecca Uhlman
    ruhlman@peralta.edu
    (510) 436-2611

    Division II Interim Dean,
    Math, Science, and
    Applied Technology
    Diane Chang
    dtchang@peralta.edu

     

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