Skip to Content

Claremont McKenna College

X Shortcuts

Students
Faculty
Alumni / Families
Athletics
Map
Mail

Main Navigation

About More
We teach leaders how to make an impact and succeed in today’s world.
Who We Are

Fact Sheet

History of CMC

Alumni

Families

For the Media

President’s Office

Board of Trustees

Senior Advisory Council

General Counsel

Campus Offices

Employment at CMC

Human Resources

Civil Rights Office

Campus Safety

Emergency Information

Ethics and Compliance

Policy Library

Consumer Information

Responsible Leadership

Sustainability

Diversity and Inclusion
Admission More
Our students are dreamers and doers. We give them the tools and support.
Why CMC?

Applying to CMC

First Year Applications

Transfer Applications

Financial Aid

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Financial Aid FAQs

CMC’s Scholar Communities

Visit CMC
Academics More
Your intellectual curiosity knows no limits. The curriculum doesn’t either.
Departments and Majors

Government

History

Literature

Mathematical Sciences

Military Science

Modern Languages and Literatures

Philosophy

Physical Education and Intercollegiate Athletics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Robert Day School of Economics and Finance

Keck Science Department

Overview of Keck Science Majors

FAQs for Prospective Students

Research Opportunities

Keck Science Faculty

Faculty

Faculty Directory

Faculty Gateway

Search for a Faculty Expert

Teaching Resource Center

Teaching and Technology

Academic Resources

Office of the Registrar and Institutional Research

Academic Calendar

Academic Catalog

Sakai

CMC Portal

Library

Center for Writing and Public Discourse

Global Education

Off-Campus Study

Study Abroad

Silicon Valley Program

Washington Program

Library
Research More
The intimacy of a liberal arts college with the resources of a research university.
Research Institutes and Centers

Berger Institute for Work, Family and Children

Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Financial Economics Institute

Gould Center for Humanistic Studies

Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies

Kravis Leadership Institute

Lowe Institute of Political Economy

Mgrublian Center for Human Rights

Roberts Environmental Center

Rose Institute of State and Local Government

Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual Freedom

Additional Programs

Center for Civic Engagement

Dreier Roundtable

Information Technology Advisory Board

Women and Leadership Alliance

Internship Opportunities

CMC Research in the News
Outcomes More
Every year, our graduates get to choose from a wide range of opportunities in all sectors.
Student Opportunity Center

Career Services

For Students

For Parents and Families

For Alumni

Sponsored Internships

Fellowships and National Awards

Find Fellowships or Scholarships

Destinations

Alumni in the News
Student Life More
You’ll find a friendly, close-knit community that supports its members.
Dean of Students

Orientation

Diversity and Inclusion

The Student Imperative

Athenaeum

Current Semester Schedule

Sign Up for Open Events

Suggest a Speaker

Athletics

Athletics at CMC

CMS Athletics (Varsity)

Residential Life

Residence Hall Information

Food Services

Facilities and Campus Services

Student Technology Services

CARE Center

Student Activities

Clubs and Organizations

College Programming Board

Bike Shop

Roberts Pavilion
Giving More
The reputation and strength of CMC depends on generous and visionary donors.
Alumni Fund

Parents Fund

Planned Giving

Make a Gift Online

Close

Input search terms…

VISIT APPLY

ADMISSION OFFICE

888 Columbia Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711
909.621.8088

Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Flickr Pinterest

WEBSITE ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright © 2016 Claremont McKenna College

List of Claremont Colleges

A member of the Claremont Colleges

Pomona College
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont University Consortium
Scripps College
Claremont McKenna College
Harvey Mudd College
Pitzer College
Keck Graduate Institute

Claremont McKenna College

2016-2017 Catalog

Select a Catalog

May 30, 2026

HELP

2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses in Astronomy

Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)

Astronomy

ASTR066L KS - Elementary Astronomy

Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)

Global Search Catalog Search
Choose Search Location

Search Keyword Field

Whole Word/Phrase
Advanced Search

Catalog Navigation

About Claremont McKenna College

Financial Information

Majors & Sequences

Courses

Archived Catalogs

All catalogs © 2026 Claremont McKenna College.

Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™.