ASTR 17400 Solar System Astronomy (LA)

Survey of the solar system from the earliest conceptions of motions in the sky to modern findings of space exploration in the solar system. Emphasis is placed on physical processes and dynamics of the moon, earth, planets, comets, meteoric matter, and asteroids. Astronomical instruments and measurements. (Y)
Attributes: SC
3 Credits

ASTR 17500 Stars, Galaxies and the Universe (LA)

Survey of the universe lying beyond the solar system; introduction to characteristics and motions of stars; stellar structure and evolution; interstellar matter; star clusters, the sun, galaxies; introduction to cosmology; the question of life in the universe; astronomical instruments and measurements.(Y)
Attributes: SC
3 Credits

ASTR 17800 Astronomy Laboratory (LA)

Activities include both outdoor observing sessions and indoor lab exercises. Outdoor sessions emphasize learning the night sky and hands-on use of telescopes. Indoor laboratories emphasize data analysis through the use of celestial globes, spectroscopes, conputer simulation, and image processing. Prerequisites: ASTR 17400 or ASTR 17500 (either may be taken concurrently). (IRR)
1 Credit

ASTR 22000 Introduction to Astrophysics (LA)

This course provides a quantitative application of physics to astronomical phenomena such as orbital mechanics, electromagnetic radiation and radiative transfer, stellar evolution, and cosmology. Topics may also include astrophysical measurements, stellar nucleosynthesis, galaxies, the universal expansion rate, and the age of the Universe. Prerequisites: ASTR 17500 and PHYS 10100 or PHYS 12200. (IRR)
2 Credits

ASTR 26000 Intermediate Observational Astronomy (LA)

Intermediate observational astronomy laboratory course in which students conduct investigations in various areas of astronomy. Emphasis is placed on the development of effective laboratory techniques, use of telescopes, computer interfacing to cameras or other astronomical tools for data acquisition, data analysis, data presentation (using computer graphical interface), and formal report writing. Prerequisites: ASTR 17400 or ASTR 17500. (IRR)
2 Credits

ASTR 29900-29910 Introductory Research (LA)

Original research participation with a faculty member in a specialized field. Six credit limit. PHYS 29900 and ASTR 29900 are crosslisted courses; credit can only be earned for one. Permission of instructor required. (Y,F-S)
0.5-3 Credits

ASTR 32000 Advanced Astrophysics (LA)

This course investigates the dynamics, energy transport, energy balance, and evolution of systems displaying a tremendously wide range of sizes, temperatures, and densities. Topics include an overview of the universe and its contents based on the latest observational data, observational techniques currently employed in astrophysical work, cosmology and the large-scale structure of the universe, the formation, evolution, and end states of stars, and a brief look at the dynamics and structure of our solar system. Prerequisites: PHYS 22400 or (ASTR 22000 and [MATH 11100 or MATH 10800]). (IRR)
4 Credits

ASTR 37200 Astrophysics (LA)

Calculus-based introduction to the thermal, electromagnetic, and quantum mechanical properties of celestial objects. Topics include celestial mechanics, interactions of radiation with matter, thermal radiation, formation of spectral lines, and structure, formation and evolution of stars and galaxies. Prerequisite: PHYS 21800. (S,O)
3 Credits

ASTR 39900-39910 Intermediate Research (LA)

Original research participation with a faculty member in a specialized field. Intended for students with prior experience from PHYS/ASTR 29900-29910. Six credit limit. Permission of instructor is required. PHYS 39900 and ASTR 39900 are crosslisted courses; credit can only be earned for one. (Y,F-S)
0.5-3 Credits

ASTR 49900 Advanced Research (LA)

Original research participation with a faculty member in a specialized field. Intended for students with prior experience from PHYS/ASTR 39900-39910. Six credit limit. Permission of instructor is required. PHYS 49900 and ASTR 49900 are crosslisted courses; credit can only be earned for one. (Y,F-S)
0.5-3 Credits