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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introductory survey of the solar system; structure and motions of the earth and moon; planetary motions; natures and characteristics of the planets, and small solar system bodies (comets and asteroids); planetary moons and rings; meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites; properties of the Sun; origin and evolution of the solar system; comparison of our solar system to extrasolar planetary systems. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Two lectures and one discussion each week, and observing sessions during the term. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 100, ASTR 210, or GEOL 116. Students with credit in PHYS 212 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to celestial objects and phenomena beyond the solar system, and the governing basic physical principles; galaxies, quasars, and structure of the universe; dark matter and dark energy; the Big Bang and the fate of the universe; the Milky Way; the interstellar medium and the birth of stars; distances, motions, radiation, structure, evolution, and death of stars, including neutron stars and black holes. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Two lectures and one discussion each week, and observing sessions during the term. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 100 or ASTR 210. Students with credit in PHYS 212 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory studies which complement the lecture course, ASTR 121. Laboratory exercises will include properties of telescopes, observations of the Moon and planets using telescopes at the Campus Observatory, and computer-based activities that illustrate modern astronomical techniques using digital data. Prerequisite: Credit in ASTR 100 or ASTR 121, or concurrent registration in ASTR 121.
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1.00 Credits
Laboratory studies which complement the lecture course, ASTR 122. Laboratory exercises will include properties of telescopes, observations of star clusters, nebulae and galaxies using telescopes at the Campus Observatory, and computer-based activities that illustrate modern astronomical techniques using digital data. Prerequisite: Credit in ASTR 100 or ASTR 122, or concurrent registration in ASTR 122.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the most dangerous topics in the Universe, such as meteors, supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, magnetars, rogue black holes, colliding galaxies, quasars, and the end of the Universe, to name just a few.
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1.00 - 5.00 Credits
Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of modern astronomy for students with background in physics. Topics include: the solar system; nature and evolution of stars; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxies, quasars and dark matter; large scale structure of the universe; the Big Bang; and Inflation. Emphasis will be on the physical principles underlying the astronomical phenomena. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in PHYS 212.
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3.00 Credits
Scientific discussion of the search for extraterrestrial life. Topics include: cosmic evolution (protons to heavy elements to molecules); terrestrial evolution (chemical, biological, and cultural); high technology searches for extraterrestrial life in the solar system (Mars, Venus, outer planets); and beyond the solar system (Drake equation and current SETI projects).
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3.00 Credits
Descriptive course on modern cosmological theories. Topics include aspects of special and general relativity; curved spacetime; the Big Bang; inflation; primordial element synthesis; the cosmic microwave background; the formation of galaxies and large scale structure. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 406. Prerequisite: ASTR 100, or ASTR 121, or ASTR 122, or ASTR 210, or consent of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Individual study at an advanced undergraduate level. Prerequisite: Consent of advisor and of staff member who supervises the work.
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