ASTR 1400. Exploring the Cosmos w/lab. 0 or 4 Credits.

Introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy as well as the history of their development. Includes a laboratory component. Credit not awarded for both ASTR 1400 and ASTR 1405. Catamount Core: N2, QD.

ASTR 1405. Exploring the Cosmos. 3 Credits.

Introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy as well as the history of their development. No laboratory. Credit not awarded for both ASTR 1405 and ASTR 1400. Catamount Core: N1, QD.

ASTR 1990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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ASTR 2100. The Big Bang. 3 Credits.

Ancient cosmologies, beginning of time, origin of matter, cosmic background radiation, antimatter and dark matter, the expanding universe and origin of structure. Prerequisites: ASTR 1405; MATH 1034 or equivalent.

ASTR 2120. Spacecraft Astronomy. 3 Credits.

Survey of recent astronomical satellites such as Hubble, Chandra and Fermi LAT; their design, orbital characteristics, and findings. Prerequisites: ASTR 1405; MATH 1034 or equivalent.

ASTR 2140. Stars & Galaxies. 3 Credits.

Instruments and observations. Stars and their evolution. Black holes and compact objects. The interstellar medium. Relativity and galactic structure and galaxy formation. Prerequisites: ASTR 1405; MATH 1034 or equivalent.

ASTR 2160. Moons & Planets. 3 Credits.

Celestial mechanics, formation of the stars, and planetary materials. Planets, satellites, asteroids, meteors, and comets. Planetary surfaces, interiors, and atmospheres. Origins of life. Prerequisites: ASTR 1405; MATH 1034 or equivalent.

ASTR 2990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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ASTR 2993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

ASTR 2995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

ASTR 3990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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ASTR 3991. Internship. 1-18 Credits.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded Offered at department discretion.

ASTR 3993. Independent Study. 1-18 Credits.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

ASTR 3994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory-level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

ASTR 3995. Undergraduate Research. 1-18 Credits.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

ASTR 4990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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ASTR 4994. Teaching Assistantship. 1-3 Credits.

Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.