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Astronomy and Astrophysics

May be elected as a departmental concentration program

Prerequisites to Concentration. Astronomy 160 is preferred but Astronomy 101, 102, 111, 112, 120, 125, or 130 will be accepted; Mathematics through Mathematics 216; Physics 140/141, 240/241, (or Honors equivalents), and Physics 340/341.

Concentration Program. Astronomy 361, 399, 402, 404, and 429 form the core of the concentration program. All astronomy concentrators also must elect Physics 390, 401, 405, 453, and one of the following mathematics courses: Mathematics 404, Mathematics 556, or Physics 451. In addition, all astronomy concentrators are required to elect one of the following: Astronomy 401, 403, 405, or 406. Students are urged to complete the requirements in physics and mathematics as soon as possible. Students planning graduate work should acquire a reading knowledge of French, German, or Russian.

Honors Concentration. Students who are interested in scholarly research in astronomy and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 are encouraged to consider Honors concentration. Students with a lower GPA may be admitted to the program at the discretion of the concentration advisor. The program requires writing a senior Honors thesis based on research done in collaboration with a faculty member. Interested students should consult with the concentration advisor by the beginning of their junior year.

Advising. The concentration advisor is Assistant Professor Bernstein. Information about scheduling advising appointments is available from the department office.

Honors Research Tutorials. Students participating in the Honors Science Program may elect College Honors 291 and 292 through the Astronomy Department during the sophomore year. Assistant Professor Bernstein assigns students on the basis of interests and background to participating staff members. Students in the Program who wish to concentrate in astronomy should elect prerequisites through that program.

Courses in Astronomy

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