A graduate seminar covering current topics in astrophysics.
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ASTRON 104 explores the modern understanding of the solar system, planetary formation, and exoplanets, covering celestial motions, gravity, and the history of astronomy.
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Historical reviews indicate low homework time, but note that exams heavily recycle questions from homework and practice materials.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#3 ·ASTRON 200
The Physical Universe
3 creditsCovers modern astrophysics, applying physical principles to the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology.
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Historical reviews of Elena D''Onghia: Reviewers report minimal homework given right before exams as mock practice and super easy midterms based on textbook content.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026A multidisciplinary study of the cosmic history of matter, tracing elemental distribution from the Big Bang to Earth.
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Historical reviews of Eric Wilcots: Readings are semi-necessary except for one midterm requiring written reflections, while the second midterm is described as easy.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025ASTRON 103 explores the universe, covering stars, galaxies, black holes, and cosmology.
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Historical reviews of Matthew Bershady, Thomas Beatty: The course involves significant textbook reading and algebra, with some instructors providing difficult exams that diverge from homework difficulty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026#6 ·ASTRON 310
Stellar Astrophysics
3 creditsCovers stellar astrophysics, including radiation analysis, transfer theory, and the physics of stellar atmospheres, interiors, and evolution.
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Historical reviews of Robert Mathieu: Homework is described as extremely tedious and time-consuming, requiring significant weekly effort. The final exam carries a 40% weight, contributing to the course's high difficulty.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025