Fall 2026

Basic Astrophysics I

Basic Astrophysics I covers thermodynamics, spectra, radiative transfer, and energy transport in astrophysical contexts.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Sebastian Heinz3.7/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.82 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.86 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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ASTRON 700

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.67 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.64 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

SEBASTIAN HEINZ is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction5 / 200

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2022: 3.71 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.82 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.86 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Thermodynamics and atomic/molecular spectra
  • Synchrotron radiation and Compton scattering
  • Radiative transfer and model atmospheres

Skills

  • Understanding thermodynamics and atomic/molecular spectra processes
  • Analyzing synchrotron radiation and Compton scattering phenomena
  • Applying radiative transfer and energy transport models

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ASTRON 700 · Fall 2026

Basic Astrophysics I

Recorded 2026-09-07
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