Schedule of Classes
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Fall '99Section seat counts current as of: Sep 22 09:30ASTR Astronomy( Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences) ASTR100 Introduction to Astronomy; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.Credit for ASTR 100 cannot be obtained after, or simultaneously with, receiving credit for any astronomy course numbered 250 or higher. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 or ASTR 120. An elementary course in descriptive astronomy, especially appropriate for non-science students. Sun, moon, planets, stars and nebulae, galaxies, evolution. CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course when taken concurrently with ASTR 111. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course when taken alone. Discussion sections do not meet the first week. Attend lecture before coming to discussion section. ASTR100C Introduction to Astronomy; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course. Credit for ASTR 100 cannot be obtained after, or simultaneously with, receiving credit for any astronomy course numbered 250 or higher. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 or ASTR 120. Restricted to students in the First Year Focus Cluster Program. ASTR101 General Astronomy; (4 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course. USP Distributive Studies Area B: Natural Sciences and Mathematics Course. Credit for ASTR 101 cannot be obtained after, or simultaneously with, receiving credit for any astronomy course numbered 250 or higher. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 or ASTR 120. Descriptive astronomy, appropriate for non-science majors. Sun, moon, planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies and evolution. Laboratory exercises include use of photographic material, computer simulations and observing sessions if weather permits. Discussion sections and lab sections do not meet the first week of classes. Attend lecture before coming to discussion or lab sections. ASTR111 Observational Astronomy Laboratory; (1 credit) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Corequisite: ASTR 100. Single evening laboratory projects plus semester-long observing projects involving work both in and out of class. Lunar surface features; the night-time sky; changing positions of sun, moon, and planets; stellar spectra; observation of stars and nebulae in our galaxy. CORE Physical Science Laboratory (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with ASTR 100. The first meetings of ASTR 111 will take place in the week of 9/8 CSS 0201. Subsequent meetings will take place at the Observatory. Details of the transportation will be discussed at the first class meeting. ASTR120 Introductory Astrophysics - Solar System; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 115. Not open to students who have completed ASTR 100, ASTR 101 or ASTR 200. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 or ASTR 120 or ASTR 200. For students majoring in astronomy or with a strong interest in science. Topics include development of astronomy, planetary orbits, electromagnetic radiation, telescopes as well as constituents and origin of the solar system (planets, satellites, comets, asteroids, metoroids, etc.). ASTR200 Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course. Prerequisite: PHYS 161 or PHYS 171. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 or ASTR 121 or ASTR 200. For science, mathematics, computer science and engineering majors only. Qualitative study of astronomy including exploration of the solar system, types of stars and galaxies observed. Mostly stresses analysis using algebra. Some use of calculus for celestial mechanics and other dynamical problems. ASTR220 Collisions in Space; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. CORE Physical Science (PS) Course. Not open to astronomy students. Appropriate for non-science majors. Application of scientific method to the study of collisions in space. Impact cratering on planets and satellites. Possible implications for the Earth. Interactions between stars and galaxies. Possible effects due to supermassive black holes. Events like the 1994 comet crash on Jupiter and data from the Hubble Space Telescope will be highlighted. ASTR288 (PermReq) Special Projects in Astronomy; (1-3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number. A faculty sponsor must be found by the students wishing to enroll in this course.
ASTR300
Stars and Stellar Systems;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
ASTR310 Optical Astronomy Techniques; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: {PHYS 273 and PHYS 276} or {PHYS 263 and PHYS 263A} or permission of department. For ASTR majors only. Introduction to current optical observational techniques, with brief coverage of infrared, ultraviolet and x-ray techniques. Statistics, spherical trigonometry time, catalogs, geometrical and physical optics, telescopes, optical instruments. Effects of the atmosphere. Practical work at the observatory using a CCD camera. Some night-time observing sessions. Course is offered in the fall semester only. ASTR330 Solar-System Astronomy; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 and completion of CORE Distributive Studies requirement in Mathematics and Sciences or permission of department. Designed primarily for non-physical-science majors. The structure of planets and of their atmospheres, the nature of comets, asteroids, and satellites. Comparison of various theories for the origin of the solar system. Emphasis on a description of recent data and interpretation. Designed primarily for non-physical science majors. Junior standing. ASTR380 Life in the Universe; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Prerequisites: ASTR 100 or ASTR 101 and completion of CORE Distributive Studies requirement in Mathematics and Sciences or permission of department. Designed primarily for non-physical science majors. Study of the astronomical perspective on the conditions for the origin and existence of life in the universe. Designed primarily for non-science majors. Junior standing. ASTR399 Honors Seminar; (1-16 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
ASTR498
(PermReq)
Special Problems in Astronomy;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
ASTR498N
Special Problems in Astronomy:
Stars and Stellar Evolution;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
ASTR620 Galaxies; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. Prerequisite: ASTR 400 or permission of department. Galaxy classifications; Milky way: basic data, distribution of stars, gas, dust and relativistic particles, large-scale structure and rotation; Spiral galaxies: stellar dynamics and stability, density waves, star bursts, galactic center; Elliptical galaxies: stellar dynamics, cannabalism; galaxy formation. ASTR688M Special Topics in Modern Astronomy: Molecular Clouds and Star Formation; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/AUD. ASTR688R Special Topics in Modern Astronomy: Radiation and Plasma Processes; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG. ASTR695 Introduction to Research; (1 credit) Grade Method: S-F. Repeatable to 2 credits if content differs. Provides an introduction to research programs in the Department of Astronomy and a forum to explore possible research projects. Aimed at incoming graduate students. ASTR699 (PermReq) Special Problems in Advanced Astronomy; (1-6 credits) Grade Method: REG. Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
ASTR788
(PermReq)
Selected Topics in Modern Astronomy;
(1-3 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
ASTR799
Master's Thesis Research;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
ASTR899
Doctoral Dissertation Research;
(1-8 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
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