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Ast 150: Solar System Astronomy 3 credits
The history of astronomy, time-keeping, astronomical coordinates, the motion of celestial bodies, astronomical instruments and their use, properties of light, planetary geology, comets, meteors and asteroids. Lecture and lab .
Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Sc 20 |
Ast 151: Stellar & Galactic Astronomy 3 credits
The study of the structure and aging of stars and star clusters. The course also includes a survey of galaxies and galaxy clusters. The large-scale structure of the universe is discussed. Worldview issues are regularly discussed. Lecture and lab.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ast 180: Solar System Astronomy Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Ast 150.
Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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1 | T | 8:00–9:50 | Sc 20 |
Ast 181: Stellar & Galactic Astronomy Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Ast 151.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ast 303: Observational Astronomy 2 credits
Study of the methods for the collection and analysis of astronomical data.
Prerequisite: Phy 202.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ast 490: Research in Astronomy 1 credit
Research project in astronomy under faculty supervision.
This course is not offered this academic year.