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ASTR 310: Observational Astronomy
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Three hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: ASTR121; PHYS171 or PHYS161; or permission of department. For ASTR majors only. Introduction to current optical observational techniques, with brief coverage of infrared, ultraviolet, and x-ray techniques. Statistics, spherical trigonometry time, catalogs, geometrical and physical optics, telescopes, and optical instruments. Effects of the atmosphere. Practical work at the observatory using a CCS camera. Some nighttime observing sessions.
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ASTR 320: Theoretical Astrophysics
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisites: ASTR121; PHYS273 or PHYS270 and PHYS271 (Formerly PHYS23); or permission of department. Application of selected physics concepts in an astrophysical context. Topics would include gravity (Keplerian motion, Virial theorem, Roche limit, dynamical friction); gas dynamics (hydrostatic equilibrium, stellar models, spiral density waves), thermodynamics and statistical physics (Boltzmann distribution, Wien displacement, convective instability, degenerate gas); atomic physics (quantum principles, H atom, permitted and forbidden lines); radiation processes (line radiation, opacity).
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ASTR 330: Solar System Astronomy
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisites: ASTR100 or ASTR101 and completion of CORE Distributive Studies requirement in Mathematics and Sciences or permission of department. Designed primarily for non-science majors. The structure of planets and of their atmospheres, the nature of comets, asteroids, and satellites. Comparison of various theories for the origin of the solar system. Emphasis on a description of recent data and interpretation.
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ASTR 340: Origin of the Universe
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisites: ASTR100 or ASTR101 and completion of the CORE Distributive Studies requirement in Mathematics and the Sciences or permission of department. Designed primarily for non-science majors. A study of our progression of knowledge about the universe. Topics include: early cosmological models, geocentric vs. heliocentric theory, curvature of space, Hubble's Law, Big Bang Theory, microwave background radiation, evolution of stars and galaxies, dark matter, active galaxies, quasars and the future of the universe.
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ASTR 380: Life in the Universe-Astrobiology
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion/recitation per week. Prerequisites: ASTR100 or ASTR101 and completion of CORE Distributive Studies requirement in Mathematics and Sciences or permission of department. Designed primarily for non-science majors. Study of the astronomical perspective on the conditions for the origin and existence of life in the universe.
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ASTR 386: Experiential Learning
1.00 - 3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisite: permission of department. Junior standing.
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ASTR 398: Special Topics in Astronomy
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. This course is designed primarily for students not majoring in astronomy and is suitable for nonscience students. It will concentrate study in some limited field in astronomy which will vary from semester to semester. Possible subjects for study are the solar system, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, the inconstant universe.
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ASTR 399: Independent Study in Astronomy
1.00 - 6.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisite: 6 credits in ASTR courses and agreement of faculty member to act as supervisor. Directed independent study of topics of special interest not covered by regularly scheduled courses in astronomy. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits when topics differ.
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ASTR 410: Radio Astronomy
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisites: ASTR121; PHYS270 and PHYS271 (Formerly PHYS263) or PHYS273; or permission of department. Introduction to current observational techniques in radio astronomy. The radio sky, radiophysics, coordinates and catalogs, antenna theory, Fourier transforms, interferometry and arrays, aperture synthesis, and radio detectors.
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ASTR 415: Computational Astrophysics
3.00 Credits
University of Maryland-Global Campus
Prerequisite: permission of department. Recommended: computer programming knowledge. For ASTR majors only. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ASTR498C or ASTR415. Formerly ASTR498C. Introduction to the most important computational techniques being used in research in astrophysics. Topics include modern high performance computer architectures, scientific visualization and data analysis, and detailed descriptions of numerical algorithms for the solution to a wide range of mathematical systems important in astrophysics.
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