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ASTRO 1102

The past few decades have seen incredible advances in the exploration of our solar system. In this course students learn about the current state and past evolution of the Sun and its family of planets, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3640 ASTRO 1102   LEC 001

    • TR Ives Hall 305
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lunine, J

      Schmidt, B

  •  3641 ASTRO 1102   DIS 201

  •  3642 ASTRO 1102   DIS 202

  •  3643 ASTRO 1102   DIS 203

  •  3644 ASTRO 1102   DIS 204

  •  3645 ASTRO 1102   DIS 205

  •  3646 ASTRO 1102   DIS 206

  •  3647 ASTRO 1102   DIS 207

  •  3648 ASTRO 1102   DIS 208

  • 17789 ASTRO 1102   DIS 209

  •  3649 ASTRO 1102   DIS 210

ASTRO 2201

General discussion of how the universe has evolved since the Big Bang era and how our understanding of it has changed from ancient to modern times. Several main themes are covered over the course of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5055 ASTRO 2201   LEC 001

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5056 ASTRO 2201   LEC 002

ASTRO 2212

Introduction to the solar system with emphasis on the quantitative application of simple physical principles to the understanding of what we observe or can deduce. Topics include: planetary orbital and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6761 ASTRO 2212   LEC 001

ASTRO 2299

This course surveys the possibilities for life in the universe and the search for it, against the backdrop of our modern understanding of the cosmos.  It covers ideas about the origin of the universe and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17127 ASTRO 2299   LEC 001

ASTRO 3302

This course covers the formation and birth of stars, their lives on the main sequence and their evolution of the main sequence to their final end-states as white dwarfs, neutron stars or black holes. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17128 ASTRO 3302   LEC 001

ASTRO 3303

This course provides an overview of our current understanding of how galaxies have evolved over the last 13+ billion years and how their evolution has been influenced by their local intergalactic environment. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17131 ASTRO 3303   LEC 001

ASTRO 3334

Introduction to the tools of data processing and analysis for research in astronomy.  The course reviews the techniques employed in astrophysical research, both observational and theoretical, to explore ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 17134 ASTRO 3334   LEC 001

ASTRO 4940

Individuals work on selected topics. A program of study is devised by the student and instructor. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3493 ASTRO 4940   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7438 ASTRO 4940   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7439 ASTRO 4940   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3494 ASTRO 4940   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3495 ASTRO 4940   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7440 ASTRO 4940   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3496 ASTRO 4940   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Haynes, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3497 ASTRO 4940   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Herter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4657 ASTRO 4940   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3498 ASTRO 4940   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3499 ASTRO 4940   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lloyd, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3500 ASTRO 4940   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4731 ASTRO 4940   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lunine, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3501 ASTRO 4940   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3502 ASTRO 4940   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3503 ASTRO 4940   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6444 ASTRO 4940   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Schmidt, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3504 ASTRO 4940   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3505 ASTRO 4940   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4652 ASTRO 4940   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Chatterjee, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4653 ASTRO 4940   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4654 ASTRO 4940   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4655 ASTRO 4940   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4656 ASTRO 4940   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Sullivan, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6711 ASTRO 4940   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Savransky, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7441 ASTRO 4940   IND 632

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7442 ASTRO 4940   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4887 ASTRO 4940   IND 635

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • El Moutamid, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5224 ASTRO 4940   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ASTRO 6516

Introduction to the study of the structure of galaxies via the laws of modern physics. Topics include the observed kinematics and spatial distribution of stars in the vicinity of the Sun, shapes and properties ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17133 ASTRO 6516   LEC 001

ASTRO 6530

This course focusses on radiative processes that are important for astrophysical applications, especially the effects of absorption, emission, scattering and refraction on the propagation of polarized ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17132 ASTRO 6530   LEC 001

ASTRO 6575

This course will provide an overview of fundamental physical processes that govern the structure and behavior of atmospheres in the solar system and beyond. Topics covered will include the basic principles ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5750

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17129 ASTRO 6575   LEC 001

ASTRO 6577

Survey of remote sensing techniques used to observe the surfaces of solar system bodies and the geomorphic processes involved in their formation and evolution. Surface morphology and landforms of terrestrial ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5770

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17946 ASTRO 6577   LEC 001

ASTRO 6580

This course provides real "boots on the ground" experience with planetary surface processes, practice geologic field observation skills, and compare remote sensing and field observations of planetary surface ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 18919 ASTRO 6580   FLD 801

    • TBA
    • Mar 30 - Apr 5, 2024
    • Hayes, A

      Pritchard, M

  • The trip is contingent upon sufficient student interest. The Astronomy and Earth and Atmospheric Science Departments are heavily subsidizing field trip expenses; student contributions will be announced once classes begin. Prereq: ASTRO 6577/EAS 5770.

ASTRO 6940

Guided reading and seminars on topics not currently covered in regular courses. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3531 ASTRO 6940   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7704 ASTRO 6940   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7703 ASTRO 6940   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3532 ASTRO 6940   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3533 ASTRO 6940   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3534 ASTRO 6940   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Haynes, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3535 ASTRO 6940   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Herter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3536 ASTRO 6940   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3537 ASTRO 6940   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lloyd, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3538 ASTRO 6940   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4729 ASTRO 6940   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lunine, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3539 ASTRO 6940   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3540 ASTRO 6940   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3541 ASTRO 6940   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6448 ASTRO 6940   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Schmidt, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3542 ASTRO 6940   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6449 ASTRO 6940   IND 623

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3543 ASTRO 6940   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4658 ASTRO 6940   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Chatterjee, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4659 ASTRO 6940   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4660 ASTRO 6940   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4661 ASTRO 6940   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4662 ASTRO 6940   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Sullivan, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6450 ASTRO 6940   IND 630

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7706 ASTRO 6940   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Savransky, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7705 ASTRO 6940   IND 632

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4730 ASTRO 6940   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4888 ASTRO 6940   IND 635

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • El Moutamid, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5225 ASTRO 6940   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ASTRO 7683

This course is a reading seminar where graduate students will gain astronomy breadth, practice public speaking, and distill important results from seminal astronomy research papers. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Seminal Results

  •  5954 ASTRO 7683   LEC 001

  • Day/time will be determined by instructor according to grad students' schedules.