ASTR 122: Stars & Galaxies
Introduction to celestial objects and phenomena beyond the Solar System, and their governing basic physical principles; galaxies, quasars, and structure of the universe; dark matter and dark energy; the Big Bang and the fate of the universe; the Milky Way; the interstellar medium and the birth of stars; stellar distances, motions, radiation, structure, evolution, and remnants, including neutron stars and black holes. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods.
- Teacher: Bryan Dunne
ASTR 199 Careers In Astronomy (CIA)
Exploration of careers for astronomy majors. Introduction to the Astronomy Department, faculty, research, and curricula. May include presentations by external speakers. S/U grading only. Meets first 8 weeks.
- Teacher: Bryan Dunne
Extraterrestrial Life
- Teacher: Leslie Looney
Big Bang,Black Holes,Universe
- Teacher: Xin Liu
- Teacher: Gautham Narayan
Stellar Astrophysics
- Teacher: Aidan Berres
- Teacher: Paul Ricker
Astronomy Laboratory
- Teacher: Leslie Looney