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3.00 Credits
A survey of modern solar system astronomy, with emphasis on the underlying physical principles. Topics discussed include the celestial sphere and aspects of the night sky, the structure and evolution of the Sun's planetary system, comparative planetology, and theories of the formation of planetary systems. Intended for science majors and prospective science teachers. The student should have a good operational familiarity with high school algebra. If students desire to take ASTR 110, 180 and 181, they may receive credit for ASTR 110 only if it is taken prior to taking ASTR 180 and ASTR 181.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of modern stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy, with emphasis on the underlying physical principles. Topics covered include stellar structure, interstellar environments and the formation of stars, stellar evolution and death, the structures of galaxies, and cosmology. Intended for science majors and prospective science teachers. The student should have a good operational familiarity with high school algebra. If students desire to take ASTR 110, 180 and 181, they may receive credit for ASTR 110 only if it is taken prior to taking ASTR 180 and 181. Pre: ASTR 180.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
All aspects of manned and unmanned spaceflight, with emphasis on actual technologies and procedures used in space exploration. For students interested in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, Aerospace Engineering or with a general interest in spaceflight. Pre: PHYS 106 or higher; CHEM 114 or higher; MATH 104 or higher. Students lacking these pre-requisites who believe they have sufficient science background may be admitted with the instructor's permission. (Same as PHYS 224)
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3.00 Credits
Theory and applications of circuit design and analysis with an emphasis on analog devices. Series and parallel circuits; AC and DC circuits; RLC circuits; diodes and transistors; introduction to Op-Amps. Laboratory will consist of fabrication and hands-on use of diagnostic hardware and design software. (Same as PHYS 230)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the tools and techniques of observational astronomy: astronomical time and coordinate systems, photometric systems and magnitudes, principles of telescopes and their operation, introduction to modern astronomical instruments, analysis of astronomical data. Coursework includes observations with small telescopes, and tours of the observatories on Mauna Kea. Pre: ASTR 180, 181, MATH 104G.
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1.00 Credits
A lab course in modern observational astronomy emphasizing "hands-on" use of instruments to acquire data with research-grade telescopes atop Mauna Kea. Students will gain on-site observing experience with CCD photometry and spectroscopy through direct acquisition and data analysis using modern laboratory data reduction software. Applications to stellar and, where possible, galactic astrophysics will be observed. Pre: ASTR 181 or equivalent, and concurrent enrollment in ASTR 250.
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3.00 Credits
Computational techniques in physics and astronomy, with an emphasis on the use of computer engineering and scientific software. Topics covered include approximation techniques, numerical modeling of physical systems, solutions of non-linear and inverse problems, Fourier analysis and filtering, and elementary statistical and numerical concepts. Pre: PHYS 170-171, MATH 205-206 (Same as PHYS 260).
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Permission of the instructor and a statement of planned reading or research is required. Pre: sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Stellar astronomy from a modern, physical viewpoint: principles of stellar structure; stellar energy sources and evolution; radiative transfer and the structure of stellar atmospheres; multiple and variable stars. Pre: ASTR 181, PHYS 271, PHYS/ASTR 260.
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