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ASTRON 199 is an introductory directed study allowing students to conduct mentored independent research arranged with faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCovers stellar astrophysics, including radiation analysis, transfer theory, and the physics of stellar atmospheres, interiors, and evolution.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2023–Fall 2025ASTRON 681 is an individual study course for seniors to complete honors theses in the Astronomy major under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ASTRON 699 is a directed study course for junior and senior students to conduct independent projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleASTRON 990 is a research and thesis course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 199 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 310 | Stellar Astrophysics |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ASTRON 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 499 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | PHYSICS 990 | Research |
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