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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.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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 2026A multidisciplinary study of the cosmic history of matter, tracing elemental distribution from the Big Bang to Earth.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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 2025Introduction 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.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleA variable-topic seminar addressing current problems in astrophysics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2025–Spring 2025 · limited sampleASTRON 681 is an individual study course for seniors to complete honors theses in the Astronomy major under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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ASTRON 682 is a continuation of ASTRON 681 for seniors completing honors theses in astronomy under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleASTRON 691 is an individual study course for seniors completing their theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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ASTRON 692 is a senior thesis course involving individual study and thesis completion arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleASTRON 699 is a directed study course for junior and senior students to conduct independent projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleBasic Astrophysics I covers thermodynamics, spectra, radiative transfer, and energy transport in astrophysical contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited sampleASTRON 990 is a research and thesis course providing advanced mentored reading and research opportunities for graduate students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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A graduate seminar covering current topics in astrophysics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history