Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule, Astronomy

Spring 2021

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ASTR 104-01 Solar System Adam Frank TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course, for non-science majors, focuses on the solar system, planets orbiting other stars and the possibility that life may exist on some of those worlds. Topics include the history and basic physics of our understanding of the solar system, the origin of planetary systems like the solar system, the nature of the 8 planets and other bodies in our solar system, how we detect planets orbiting other stars and the origin and possibilities for life on planets. The class will also include readings and discussion of climate change as a planetary phenomenon. For Spring 2020 the class will be taught on-line via prerecorded lectures and zoom recitations. Calculus is not needed for the course. The class will also include the use of a video game intended to help teach basic concepts in solar system science. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 106 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ASTR 104-02 Solar System-Rec Adam Frank T 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (T 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ASTR 104-03 Solar System-Rec Adam Frank R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
No description Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (R 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ASTR 142-01 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) Kelly Douglass TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Application of the physics and math techniques learned in the introductory course sequences, to the study of celestial objects outside the Solar system. We discuss stars and their formation from interstellar matter, the structure of galaxies and their distribution in the Universe, and the origins and large-scale structure of the Universe: all topics that are developed much further in the AST 200-level courses. The course also includes a night-time observing project, based upon student use of professional-style telescopes and CCD cameras. Registration of recitation is required at the time of course registration. Typical textbook: Marck Kutner, 'Astronomy' A Physical Perspective,' second edition. Location Lechase Room 163 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ASTR 142-02 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) REC Kelly Douglass F 2:00PM - 4:40PM
No description Location Online Room 23 (ASE) (F 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
ASTR 241-01 Stellar Astrophysics Eric Blackman TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
This introduction to the physics of stars is taken primarily by juniors and seniors majoring in physics and astronomy, physics, optics, or mathematics. The elements of radiative transfer and gas dynamics are presented and applied to the study of the atmospheres of stars. The interior structure and evolution of stars of various types are also discussed. Location Meliora Room 205 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ASTR 244W-01 Observational Astronomy Kelly Douglass T 7:00PM - 8:55PM
No description Location Harkness Room 210 (T 7:00PM - 8:55PM)
ASTR 391-01 Independent Study – –
Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
ASTR 393-01 Senior Project – –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
ASTR 393W-01 Senior Thesis Miki Nakajima –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement.
ASTR 393W-02 Senior Thesis Dan Watson –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement.
ASTR 393W-03 Senior Thesis Regina Demina –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement.
ASTR 395-01 Independent Research – –
Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
ASTR 395-02 Independent Research Miki Nakajima –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member.

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Tuesday
ASTR 104-02 Solar System-Rec Adam Frank
No description
ASTR 244W-01 Observational Astronomy Kelly Douglass
No description
Tuesday and Thursday
ASTR 241-01 Stellar Astrophysics Eric Blackman
This introduction to the physics of stars is taken primarily by juniors and seniors majoring in physics and astronomy, physics, optics, or mathematics. The elements of radiative transfer and gas dynamics are presented and applied to the study of the atmospheres of stars. The interior structure and evolution of stars of various types are also discussed.
ASTR 142-01 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) Kelly Douglass
Application of the physics and math techniques learned in the introductory course sequences, to the study of celestial objects outside the Solar system. We discuss stars and their formation from interstellar matter, the structure of galaxies and their distribution in the Universe, and the origins and large-scale structure of the Universe: all topics that are developed much further in the AST 200-level courses. The course also includes a night-time observing project, based upon student use of professional-style telescopes and CCD cameras. Registration of recitation is required at the time of course registration. Typical textbook: Marck Kutner, 'Astronomy' A Physical Perspective,' second edition.
ASTR 104-01 Solar System Adam Frank
This course, for non-science majors, focuses on the solar system, planets orbiting other stars and the possibility that life may exist on some of those worlds. Topics include the history and basic physics of our understanding of the solar system, the origin of planetary systems like the solar system, the nature of the 8 planets and other bodies in our solar system, how we detect planets orbiting other stars and the origin and possibilities for life on planets. The class will also include readings and discussion of climate change as a planetary phenomenon. For Spring 2020 the class will be taught on-line via prerecorded lectures and zoom recitations. Calculus is not needed for the course. The class will also include the use of a video game intended to help teach basic concepts in solar system science.
Thursday
ASTR 104-03 Solar System-Rec Adam Frank
No description
Friday
ASTR 142-02 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) REC Kelly Douglass
No description