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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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Intensive study of selected modern astronomy topics including planetary missions, stellar evolution, and cosmology.
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Spring 2025–Fall 2025 · limited sampleASTRON 199 is an introductory directed study allowing students to conduct mentored independent research arranged with faculty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCovers modern astrophysics, applying physical principles to the solar system, stars, nebulae, galaxies, and cosmology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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 2026Introduction 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 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.
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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
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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
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