Undergraduate Program

Term Schedule, Astronomy

Spring 2017

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
AST 142 ELEMENTARY ASTROPHYSICS BENZVI S 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. BUILDING: B&L \| ROOM: 407 PREREQUISITES: PHY 141-143 or PHY 121- 123 (or concurrent enrollment); MTH 161-165 or MTH 171-174 (or concurrent enrollment), or permission of instructor; AST 111 recommended but not required
AST 233 ASTRODYNAMICS QUILLEN A TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Survey of the dynamics of planetary systems and galaxies BUILDING: B&L \| ROOM: 203H PREREQUISITES: PHY 113 & 114 or PHY 121 & 122 & 123 or PHY 141 & 142 & 143, plus MTH 164 or MTH 174
AST 390 SUPERVISED TEACHING – –
Introduction to the techniques of physics instruction, active observation, and participation in the teaching of an undergraduate course under the guidance of a faculty member. (Same as AST 390). BUILDING: \| ROOM: PREREQUISITES: Permission of Instructor
AST 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY – –
Normally open to seniors concentrating in physics and astronomy. Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
AST 391W INDEPENDENT STUDY – –
Normally open to seniors concentrating in physics and astronomy. Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course can be used towards satisfying the upper level writing requirement. BUILDING: \| ROOM: PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
AST 393 SENIOR PROJECT – –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
AST 393W SENIOR THESIS – –
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. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
AST 395 SPECIAL TOPICS – –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member. BUILDING: \| ROOM: PREREQUISITES: Instructors permission.

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Tuesday and Thursday
AST 142 ELEMENTARY ASTROPHYSICS BENZVI S 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. BUILDING: B&L \| ROOM: 407 PREREQUISITES: PHY 141-143 or PHY 121- 123 (or concurrent enrollment); MTH 161-165 or MTH 171-174 (or concurrent enrollment), or permission of instructor; AST 111 recommended but not required
AST 233 ASTRODYNAMICS QUILLEN A TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Survey of the dynamics of planetary systems and galaxies BUILDING: B&L \| ROOM: 203H PREREQUISITES: PHY 113 & 114 or PHY 121 & 122 & 123 or PHY 141 & 142 & 143, plus MTH 164 or MTH 174
TBA
AST 390 SUPERVISED TEACHING – –
Introduction to the techniques of physics instruction, active observation, and participation in the teaching of an undergraduate course under the guidance of a faculty member. (Same as AST 390). BUILDING: \| ROOM: PREREQUISITES: Permission of Instructor
AST 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY – –
Normally open to seniors concentrating in physics and astronomy. Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
AST 391W INDEPENDENT STUDY – –
Normally open to seniors concentrating in physics and astronomy. Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course can be used towards satisfying the upper level writing requirement. BUILDING: \| ROOM: PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
AST 393 SENIOR PROJECT – –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
AST 393W SENIOR THESIS – –
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. BUILDING: \| ROOM:
AST 395 SPECIAL TOPICS – –
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member. BUILDING: \| ROOM: PREREQUISITES: Instructors permission.