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ASTRONOMY (ASTR)

101L. Astronomy Laboratory (1) Projects, telescope observing, planetarium work, discussions. Lab work includes frequent mathematical calculations using basic algebra.

106. Survey of the Solar System (3) I II (Identical with PTYS 106, which is home).

109L. Exploration and Discovery in Planetary Science (1) I II (Identical with PTYS 109L, which is home).

191. Preceptorship (1-5) [Rpt./5 units].

205. Computational Physics (3) I II S (Identical with PHYS 205, which is home).

296. Proseminar

a. Topics in Astronomical Research (1) II GRD P, ASTR 100 or equivalent.

299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

300B. Astronomy and Astrophysics (3-3) I A quantitative approach to astronomy and astrophysics. ASTR 300A is prerequisite to 300B. Students must consult instructor prior to enrolling in ASTR 300B. P, MATH 125A; PHYS 251 and PHYS 252 or PHYS 241 and PHYS 242.

302. Introduction to Observational Astronomy (3) II Optical and radio detectors; observing preparation, data acquisition and reduction, data analysis. Observing at optical and radio wavelengths. Astrophysical applications of radio data and optical imaging. Computer software and computer-code writing to reduce astronomical data and to solve astronomical problems. Out-of-class telescope sessions are required. 2R, 3L. P, PHYS 205 and PHYS 152 or PHYS 142; MATH 125B.

320. Philosophy and Historical Astronomical Thought (3) II Historical development of astronomical concepts and the scientific method; cosmological concepts from ancient times to the present; controversies in astronomy in the recent past and at present.

396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II Honors Proseminar offered every third semester.

399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

400A. Theoretical Astrophysics (3) I Stars, interstellar matter, galaxies, radio sources, cosmology. P, MATH 254, 6 units of upper-division physics. Writing-Emphasis Course*.

400B. Theoretical Astrophysics (3) II Stars, interstellar matter, galaxies, radio sources, cosmology. P, MATH 254, 6 units upper-division physics.

403. Physics of the Solar System (3) II (Identical with PTYS 403, which is home). May be convened with ASTR 503.

418. Modern Astronomical Instrumentation and Techniques (3) I Radiant energy; signals and noise; detectors and techniques for imaging, photometry, polarimetry and spectroscopy. Examples from stellar and planetary astronomy in the x-ray, optical, infrared and radio. (Identical with PTYS 418). May be convened with ASTR 518.

498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (See "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).

502. Astronomical Instrumentation Project (3) I Design, construction, and testing of an astronomical instrument chosen by each student under the guidance and supervision of the instructor. Regular class sessions are devoted to discussing techniques and reporting progress and problems.

503. Physics of the Solar System (3) II (Identical with PTYS 503, which is home). May be convened with ASTR 403.

515. Interstellar Medium (3) II Derivation of physical conditions from spectral data. Ionized, atomic and molecular clouds, interstellar dust and magnetic fields. Ionization equilibrium, heating and cooling, supernova shocks, dust and protostellar evolution.

518. Modern Astronomical Instrumentation and Techniques (3) I For a description of course topics see ASTR 418. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. (Identical with PTYS 518). May be convened with ASTR 418.

522. Atomic and Molecular Astrophysics (3) I Interpretation of astronomical spectra: basic aspects of atomic and molecular spectra and processes that enable one to infer physical conditions in astronomical environments from analysis of their electromagnetic spectra. Familiarity with basic quantum mechanics is assumed.

523. Statistical Mechanical Problems in the Space Sciences (3) I (Identical with PTYS 523, which is home). Delete corsslisted course: (Identical with PTYS 523, which is home). Effective Fall 1999.

535. Stellar Structure (3) II Equations of stellar structure, virial theory, energy transport, equations of state, opacities, nuclear reactions, stellar models, evolution of low and high mass stars, observational tests, rotation and magnetic fields, binary evolution.

540. Structure and Dynamics of Galaxies (3) I Observational properties of galaxies; structure, kinematics, star and gas content. Structure of our own galaxy. Dynamics of stellar systems: equilibria, instabilities, internally and externally driven evolution.

541. Extraglactic Astronomy and Cosmology (3) II The structure, origin and evolution of the physical universe from theory and observations of systems outside our own galaxy. Relativistic cosmology; galaxy evolution and clustering; active galaxies and quasars; the microwave background; galaxy formation; the hot big bang; and physics of the early universe. P, ASTR 540.

545. Stellar Atmosphere (3) I Radiative transfer, gray atmosphere, opacity, line formation, non-LTE, curves of growth, stellar hydrodynamics, planetary applications. (Identical with PTYS 545).

553. Solar System Dynamics (3) II (Identical with PTYS 553, which is home).

555. Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces (3) II (Identical with PTYS 555, which is home).

556. Electrodynamics of Conducting Fluids and Plasmas (3) II (Identical with PTYS 556, which is home).

571. General Relativity and Cosmology (3) I II General relativity with application to celestial mechanics, stellar structure, gravitational radiation, black holes, gravitational lensing and cosmology. (Identical with PHYS 571).

582. High Energy Astrophysics (3) II Radiation mechanisms, synchrotron radiation, charged particle acceleration, pulsars, black holes, accretion disks, X-ray binaries, gamma-ray sources, radio galaxies, active galactic nuclei. (Identical with PHYS 582, PTYS 582).

589. Topics in Theoretical Astrophysics (3) [Rpt./ 1] I (Identical with PHYS 589, which is home).

596. Seminar

b. Methods in Computational Astrophysics (3) II (Identical with PHYS 596B).

599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

699. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

900. Research (1-8) [Rpt./]

910. Thesis (2-4) [Rpt./]

920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

 

 


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