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Richard Townsend

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Classes with Richard Townsend

ASTRON 103

The Evolving Universe: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology

3 credits

ASTRON 103 explores the universe, covering stars, galaxies, black holes, and cosmology.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2012: 3.12 GPA, 43.9% A/AB (n=139 letter grades); Fall 2016: 3.22 GPA, 59.0% A/AB (n=412 letter grades).

Nicholas McconnellAbriana Joy Himantog+4 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026
ASTRON 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

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

Zoe ToddSnezana Stanimirovic+14 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
ASTRON 990

Research and Thesis

1–12 credits

ASTRON 990 is a research and thesis course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for graduate students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Zoe ToddThomas Beatty+18 more

No recorded grade history

PHYSICS 990

Research

1–12 credits

PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Pupa GilbertIrena Knezevic+78 more

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026ASTRON 103The Evolving Universe: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
Fall 2026ASTRON 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026ASTRON 699Directed Study
Fall 2026ASTRON 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2026PHYSICS 990Research

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