Current Undergraduate Courses

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Schedule

2008 - 2009 : Autumn Winter Spring

AUTUMN, 2008 (University Courses Catalog)

Course	Title	Time/Location	Instructor
ASTR 18200	The Origin and Evolution of the Universe	1:30pm-2:50pm Tue, Thu AAC 123	Angela V. Olinto
ASTR 20000	Tutorial in Astronomy and Astrophysics	ARR	Staff
ASTR 24100	The Physics of Stars and Stellar Systems	10:30am-11:50am Tue, Thu AAC 123	James W. Truran
ASTR 29700	Participation In Research: Astronomy and Astrophysics	ARR	Staff
PHSC 11900	Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics	1:30pm-2:20pm Mon, Wed, Fri KPTC 106	Simon P. Swordy

WINTER, 2009 (University Courses Catalog)

Course	Title	Time/Location	Instructor
ASTR 18300	Searching Between the Stars	1:30pm-2:50pm Tue, Thu AAC 107	Doyal ''Al'' Harper
ASTR 24200	The Physics of Galaxies and the Universe	1:30pm-2:50pm Wed, Fri AAC 123	Scott Dodelson
PHSC 11900	Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (Lab)	9:00am-10:20am Tue, Thu KPTC 106	Michael Gladders
PHSC 12000	Origin of the Universe and How We Know (Lab)	1:30pm-2:20pm Mon, Wed, Fri KPTC 106	Donald G. York

SPRING, 2009 (University Courses Catalog)

Course	Title	Time/Location	Instructor
ASTR 18100	The Milky Way	1:30pm-2:50pm Tue, Thu AAC 123	Nickolay Y. Gnedin
ASTR 20000	Tutorial in Astronomy and Astrophysics	ARR	Staff
ASTR 28200	Current Topics in Astrophysics	10:30am-11:50am Tue, Thu AAC 107	Hsiao-Wen Chen
ASTR 29700	Participation In Research: Astronomy and Astrophysics	ARR	Staff
NTSC 10200	Evolution of the Universe (Lab)	10:30am-11:50am Tue, Thu KPTC 106	Clement Pryke
PHSC 12000	Origin of the Universe and How We Know (Lab)	9:00am-10:20am Tue, Thu KPTC 106	John E. Carlstrom

Courses Description

ASTR 18100 The Milky Way

ASTR 18200 The Origin and Evolution of the Universe
This course discusses how the laws of nature allow us to understand the origin, evolution, and large-scale structure of the universe. After a review of the history of cosmology, we see how discoveries in the twentieth century (i.e., the expansion of the universe and the cosmic background radiation) form the basis of the hot Big Bang model. Within the context of the Big Bang, we learn how our universe evolved from the primeval fireball.

ASTR 18300 Searching Between the Stars
With the advent of modern observational techniques such as radio and satellite astronomy, it has become possible to study free atoms, molecules, and dust in the vast space between the stars. The observation of interstellar matter provides information on the physical and chemical conditions of space and on the formation and evolution of stars.

ASTR 20000 Tutorial in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Students in this tutorial read topics in astronomy and astrophysics under the supervision of a faculty member. Students meet with the instructor in groups of one to three for approximately two hours per week to discuss readings on mutually agreed-upon topics.

ASTR 24100 The Physics of Stars and Stellar Systems
Building upon a student's previous knowledge of physics, this course introduces the astrophysics of stars and stellar systems with an emphasis on the physical nature of stars. Topics include the tools of astronomy, both observational and theoretical Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams, structure and evolution of stars, binary stars, star clusters, and end states of stars such as white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.

ASTR 24200 The Physics of Galaxies and the Universe
Physical laws are applied in the study of the structures and evolution of galaxies, quasars, clusters of galaxies, and the universe at large.

ASTR 28200 Current Topics in Astrophysics
An area of current research interest in astrophysics is explored in considerable detail. The topic varies, but some examples include the early universe, high energy astrophysics, magneto-hydrodynamics in astrophysics, and observational cosmology.

ASTR 29700 Participation In Research: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Students are assigned to work in the research group of a member of the faculty. Participation in research may take the form of independent work on a small project or assistance to an advanced graduate student or faculty member in his or her research.

NTSC 10200 Evolution of the Universe

PHSC 11900 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics

PHSC 12000 Origin of the Universe and How We Know

Undergraduate Courses Archive

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