Introductory Courses and Courses for Non-Concentrators
Astronomy 111 discusses our explorations of the solar system.
Astronomy 112 deals with stars and the rest of the Universe beyond the solar system. Students in Astronomy 111 and 112 actively participate
in a laboratory which meets in the evening each week. Neither
of these courses is a prerequisite for the other. High school
mathematics through plane geometry is useful. All students in
each course will have opportunities for a planetarium visit and for evening observations with telescopes.
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111. Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 101, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
This course presents an introduction to the field of astronomy
and astrophysics with an emphasis on the discoveries from space
exploration. The first third of the course deals with understanding the history of astronomy, orbits, gravitation, optics and the
properties of light and matter. The rest of the course explores the properties, origin and evolution of the major planets, asteroids, comets, the Sun and other components of the Solar System with
particular emphasis on comparative aspects with respect to the
Earth. The origin and formation of the Solar System and the origin
of life will also be discussed. This course is intended for non-science
concentrators with a basic high school math and science background.
Astronomy 111 has an evening laboratory section every week. Course
requirements include assigned reading, section meetings, homework, observations, quizzes, midterm, and a final examination. Laboratory
sections include observations with telescopes. Cost:2
WL:4 (Sears)
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112. Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 130, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
This course is intended primarily for non-science concentrators, who wish to understand the phenomena and properties of the universe
beyond our solar system. There are no astronomy prerequisites, and a basic high school math background (e.g., not calculus)
will suffice. Students examine the widest possible range of interrelated
natural phenomena, from sub-atomic particles to the Universe as
a whole. Lectures inventory the different types of stars and examine
how red giants, white dwarfs, black holes, supernovae, and people
all fit together in one grand, remarkable scheme. The larger picture
includes our Milky Way galaxy, less hospitable exploding galaxies, and enigmatic quasars. The present state of knowledge or speculation
regarding the origin and ultimate fate of our universe will also
receive special attention. It all came from somewhere, but where...and why? Course grades will be derived from scheduled quizzes or exams, and laboratory exercises. Laboratory sections will include planetarium
demonstrations and observations with telescopes (weather permitting).
Cost:2 WL:4
(MacAlpine)
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389. Individual Studies in Astronomy. Permission of instructor. (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for credit.
Individual reading and study in astronomy under the guidance
of the instructor.
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399. Introduction to Research. Permission of instructor. (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for credit.
For students in astronomy who are prepared to undertake a limited
research project under the guidance of a member of the staff of the Department of Astronomy. Open to qualified students in other
departments subject to approval by concentration advisors and members of the staff of the Department of Astronomy.
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112. Introductory Astronomy:
Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. No credit granted
to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102, 130, or 160.
(4). (NS). (BS). (QR/2).
This course is intended primarily for non-science concentrators, who wish to understand the phenomena and properties of the universe
beyond our solar system. There are no astronomy prerequisites, and a basic high school math background (e.g., not calculus)
will suffice. Students examine the widest possible range of interrelated
natural phenomena, from sub-atomic particles to the Universe as
a whole. Lectures explore the different types of stars and examine
how red giants, white dwarfs, black holes, supernovae, and people
all fit together in one grand, remarkable scheme. The larger picture
includes our Milky Way galaxy, less hospitable exploding galaxies, and enigmatic quasars. The present state of knowledge or speculation
regarding the origin and ultimate fate of our universe will also
receive special attention. It all came from somewhere, but where...and why? Course grades will be derived from scheduled quizzes or exams, and laboratory exercises. Laboratory sections, which meet on one
night each week, will include planetarium demonstrations and observations
with telescopes (weather permitting). Cost:3
WL:4 (Hughes)
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