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Astronomy (ASTR)
The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.
100Lxg The Universe (4, FaSp) Survey of the universe: planets, satellites, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies. Practical component includes planetary observations and dark-sky field trip. Not available for major credit.
200Lxg Earth and Space (4) Study of earth as a physical object and an object in space. Topics include seismic events, earth interior, other planets, formation of the sun and earth. Not available for major credit.
390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
400 The Solar System (4, 2 years, Fa) Earth's motions; planets and their satellites; comets; meteorites; interplanetary matter; elementary celestial mechanics. Prerequisite: MATH 226.
410 Stellar Astronomy (4, 2 years, Sp) The nature and dynamics of the sun, stars, star clusters, interstellar medium, and the structure of our galaxy. Prerequisite: MATH 126.
420 Galaxies and Cosmology (4, 2 years, Fa) Galaxies and clusters of galaxies: their content, structure, dynamics, distribution, and motions; observational cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 153L or PHYS 163L.
430L The Reduction of Observations (4, Irregular) Astronomical coordinate systems; time; astrometry; photometry. Prerequisite: MATH 126 and either ASTR 400, ASTR 410, or ASTR 420.
440 Astrophysics (4, 2 years, Sp) Introduction to the theory of stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, the evolution of the sun and stars. Prerequisite: PHYS 153L or PHYS 163L.
490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: one upper division course in astronomy and departmental approval.
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