Fall Term Schedule, Astronomy
Fall 2023
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ASTR 102-01
Kelly Douglass
TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
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A physical and astronomical (but non-mathematical) picture of the workings of Einstein's theories of relativity, and their application to cosmology and to black holes and wormholes, the most exotic and energetic objects known to scientists. Our aims in this course are two: to demystify black holes, big-bang cosmology, and the nature of space and time for non-science majors, in order that they may evaluate critically the frequent references to these esoteric concepts in the press and in popular science and science-fiction literature; and to provide non-science majors with a glimpse of the processes by which scientific theories are conceived and advanced.Typical textbook: Kip Thorne, 'Black Holes and Time Warps'
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ASTR 102-02
Kelly Douglass
W 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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No description
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ASTR 102-03
Kelly Douglass
R 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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No description
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ASTR 102-04
Kelly Douglass
W 4:50PM - 6:05PM
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No description
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ASTR 102-05
Kelly Douglass
R 2:00PM - 3:15PM
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No description
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ASTR 111-01
Dan Watson
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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A study of the the structure and composition of the individual planets and smaller solar-system bodies, the orbital dynamics and overall structure of the Solar system and its contents, and the formation of planetary systems like ours. Designed for first-years who intend to major in science or engineering, the course involves the use of ideas learned in mathematics and physics courses taken concurrently or in high school, such as single-variable calculus, Newton's laws of motion and gravity, and the ideal-gas law. The course also includes a night-time observing project taking CCD images of planets and their satellites using the Mees Observatory 24-inch telescope.Typical textbook: 'Fundamental Planetary Science: Physics, Chemistry and Habitability' by Jack J. Lissauer & Imke de Pater
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ASTR 111-2
Dan Watson
F 2:00PM - 4:40PM
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No description
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ASTR 111-3
Dan Watson
R 2:00PM - 4:40PM
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No description
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ASTR 111-4
Dan Watson
R 6:15PM - 8:55PM
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ASTR 232W-01
Adam Frank
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Class focuses on our home galaxy and all that's in it. After a review of some aspects of fundamental astrophysics, students learn about the Interstellar Medium (ISM) and its life cycle, the role of stars and stellar evolution in determining the characteristics of the ISM, star formation, stellar death, supernova, planetary nebulae, galactic structure, galactic kinematics, spiral wave theory, and the galactic center. This course may be used towards satisfying the upper level writing requirement. Prerequisites: PHYS 121-123 OR PHYS 141-143 sequence; AND MATH 161-165 OR MATH 171-174 sequence; AND ASTR 111 OR ASTR 142
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ASTR 393W-01
Segev BenZvi
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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. |
Fall 2023
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ASTR 111-01
Dan Watson
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A study of the the structure and composition of the individual planets and smaller solar-system bodies, the orbital dynamics and overall structure of the Solar system and its contents, and the formation of planetary systems like ours. Designed for first-years who intend to major in science or engineering, the course involves the use of ideas learned in mathematics and physics courses taken concurrently or in high school, such as single-variable calculus, Newton's laws of motion and gravity, and the ideal-gas law. The course also includes a night-time observing project taking CCD images of planets and their satellites using the Mees Observatory 24-inch telescope.Typical textbook: 'Fundamental Planetary Science: Physics, Chemistry and Habitability' by Jack J. Lissauer & Imke de Pater |
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ASTR 232W-01
Adam Frank
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Class focuses on our home galaxy and all that's in it. After a review of some aspects of fundamental astrophysics, students learn about the Interstellar Medium (ISM) and its life cycle, the role of stars and stellar evolution in determining the characteristics of the ISM, star formation, stellar death, supernova, planetary nebulae, galactic structure, galactic kinematics, spiral wave theory, and the galactic center. This course may be used towards satisfying the upper level writing requirement. Prerequisites: PHYS 121-123 OR PHYS 141-143 sequence; AND MATH 161-165 OR MATH 171-174 sequence; AND ASTR 111 OR ASTR 142 |
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ASTR 102-01
Kelly Douglass
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A physical and astronomical (but non-mathematical) picture of the workings of Einstein's theories of relativity, and their application to cosmology and to black holes and wormholes, the most exotic and energetic objects known to scientists. Our aims in this course are two: to demystify black holes, big-bang cosmology, and the nature of space and time for non-science majors, in order that they may evaluate critically the frequent references to these esoteric concepts in the press and in popular science and science-fiction literature; and to provide non-science majors with a glimpse of the processes by which scientific theories are conceived and advanced.Typical textbook: Kip Thorne, 'Black Holes and Time Warps' |
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ASTR 102-02
Kelly Douglass
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No description |
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ASTR 102-04
Kelly Douglass
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ASTR 102-05
Kelly Douglass
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No description |
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ASTR 111-3
Dan Watson
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No description |
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ASTR 102-03
Kelly Douglass
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No description |
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ASTR 111-4
Dan Watson
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ASTR 111-2
Dan Watson
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No description |
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