Credit Hour(s): 3.0
Introduction to the Universe. Three lecture hours a week. A survey of the universe, examining the historical origins of astronomy; the motions and physical properties of the Sun, Moon, and planets; the formation, evolution, and death of stars; and the structure of galaxies and the expansion of the universe.
Credit Hour(s): 4.0
Astronomy of the Solar System. Three lecture and two laboratory hours a week. Astronomy from early ideas of the cosmos to modern observational techniques. The solar system planets, satellites, and minor bodies. The origin and evolution of the solar system.
Credit Hour(s): 4.0
Stellar and Galactic Astronomy. Prerequisite: Astr 1010 with grade of D or higher. Three lecture and two laboratory hours a week. The study of the Sun and stars, their physical properties and evolution, interstellar matter, star clusters, our galaxy and other galaxies, and the origin and evolution of the universe.
Credit Hour(s): 3.0
Topics in Modern Astronomy. Prerequisite: Astr 1020 with grade of D or higher, or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week. Pulsars, quasars, black holes, x-ray sources, UV astronomy, IR astronomy, radio galaxies, interstellar molecules, 3K background radiation, manned and unmanned planetary exploration.
Credit Hour(s): 4.0
Quantitative Astronomy. Prerequisite: Phys 2212K with grade of C or higher, or consent of instructor. Four lecture hours a week. An intermediate-level course that uses the tools of calculus-based physics to explore the properties of planets, stars, galaxies, and the Universe.
Credit Hour(s): 3.0
Fundamentals of Astrophysics. Prerequisites: Phys 3401 with a grade of C or higher. Three lecture hours a week. Application of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and special relativity to the solution of astrophysical problems.
Credit Hour(s): 1.0
Astronomical Methods Laboratory. Prerequisite: consent of department. Three laboratory hours a week.
Credit Hour(s): 3.0
Astronomical Techniques and Instrumentation. Prerequisite: Phys 2212K with grade of C or higher, or consent of instructor. Three lecture hours a week. Fundamental and practical application of imaging, spectroscopy, photometry, astrometry, interferometry, and current developments in detector technology and telescope design.
Credit Hour(s): 3.0 TO 4.0
Directed Readings B.I.S.-CTW. Directed Readings designed for Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies students. This course may satisfy the junior and/or senior-level Critical Thinking Through Writing requirements.