Exoplanets
Covers exoplanet detection methods like transits and radial velocities, along with formation theories, atmospheric studies, and habitability concepts.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Describe how exoplanets are discovered and the limitations of current discovery methods.
Summarize the current theories of planet formation and observations of protoplanetary disks.
Explain observations of exoplanet atmospheres and habitability theories.
Use mathematical reasoning to derive planet properties from astronomical data.
Demonstrate how astronomical data is proposed for, obtained, reduced, and analyzed.
Effectively communicate scientific results in a written format.
Create a "full-fledged and potentially competitive" telescope proposal
Source: UW Guide
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Prerequisites
Course map(ASTRON 310 or concurrent enrollment), (ASTRON 320 or concurrent enrollment), or graduate/professional standing
- ASTRON 310
- concurrent enrollment
- ASTRON 320
- concurrent enrollment
- graduate/professional standing
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- ASTRON 310
- concurrent enrollment
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- ASTRON 320
- concurrent enrollment
- graduate/professional standing
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.85 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
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Topics
- Exoplanet detection techniques including transits, radial velocities, microlensing, and direct imaging.
- Challenges and limitations in exoplanet detection such as data quality, processing issues, and bias.
- Planet formation theories and observations of protoplanetary disks.
- Exoplanet atmospheric observations and habitability theories.
Skills
- Understand exoplanet detection methods including transits, radial velocities, microlensing, and direct imaging.
- Explain theories of exoplanet formation, atmospheric characteristics, and habitability.
- Apply mathematical reasoning to derive planet properties from astronomical data.
- Draft competitive telescope proposals for astronomical observations.
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