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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
1MWF10:00–10:50Sc 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
1T8:00–9:50Sc 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.