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Lower grades Large lectures
ASTRON 103 explores the universe, covering stars, galaxies, black holes, and cosmology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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.[1, 2] Sources
3 . 4 3 3.43 historical GPA · 3 , 2 0 2 3,202 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026 Intensive study of selected modern astronomy topics including planetary missions, stellar evolution, and cosmology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 6 3.96 historical GPA · 1 2 12 grades
Spring 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sample Small lectures
Introduction to cosmology covering cosmic expansion, Big Bang tests, and structure growth.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Elena D''Onghia: The workload is manageable if students pay attention in lectures and complete the homework assignments.[1] Sources
3 . 4 8 3.48 historical GPA · 8 3 83 grades
Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample ASTRON 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 682 is a continuation of ASTRON 681 for seniors completing honors theses in astronomy under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 2 2 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
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
4 . 0 0 4.00 historical GPA · 2 2 grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample Highly rated instructor
ASTRON 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
A graduate seminar covering current topics in astrophysics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
3 . 9 8 3.98 historical GPA · 1 1 5 115 grades
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