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As 150: Solar System Astronomy
3 cr.
The history of astronomy, time-keeping, astronomical coordinates, the motion of celestial bodies, astronomical instruments and their use, properties of light, special relativity, planetary geology and meteorology, comets, meteors and asteroids. Includes observing project using the observatory. Lecture and lab .
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–2:15 | SC200 |
As 151: Stellar & Galactic Astronomy
3 cr.
The study of the structure, aging, and motions of stars, binaries, star clusters, galaxies and super clusters. Other topics include pulsars, planetary nebulae, super novae, black holes, active galactic nuclei, etc. Includes observing project using the observatory. Lecture and lab.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
As 180: Solar System Astronomy Lab
0 cr.
Corequisite: As 150.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 8:00–9:50 | SC 20 |
As 181: Stellar & Galactic Astronomy Lab
0 cr.
Corequisite: As 151.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
As 303: Observational Astronomy
2 cr.
Study of the methods for the collection and analysis of astronomical data.
Prerequisite: Phy 202.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 2:00–3:50 | SC 20 |
As 490: Research in Astronomy
1 cr.
Research project in astronomy under faculty supervision.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | TBA | TBA |