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ASTRONOMY 301: INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY
teaching this course in fall 2014
This lower-division (freshman/sophomore level)
course is is a general introduction to astronomy
for nonscience majors. It is a large lecture-style
class designed to accomodate 100 or more students
per section. Most major topics in astronomy
(e.g. the solar system, stars, galaxies and
cosmology) are surveyed. There are no prerequisites
for this course. For a link to my most
recent AST 301 course syllabus please click
here.
ASTRONOMY 307: INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY
last taught: spring 2014
This lower-division course is is a general
introduction to astronomy for science and
engineering majors. It is a lecture-style
class designed to accomodate about 50 students
per section. As in ASTRONOMY 301, most major
topics in astronomy (e.g. the solar system,
stars, galaxies and cosmology) are surveyed.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
For a link to my most recent AST 307 course
syllabus please click
here.
ASTRONOMY 352K: GENERAL STELLAR ASTRONOMY
last taught: fall 2012
This upper-division course covers the observed
properties of stars and starlight; principles
of radiation; interpretation of stellar spectra;
observational techniques such as photometry,
spectroscopy; telescopes and detectors; variable
stars; binary stars. The course is generally
aimed at astronomy, physics, math, and engineering
majors. The prerequisites are PHY 316 and 116L
(Electricity and Magnetism).
For a link to my most recent AST 352K course
syllabus please click
here.
ASTRONOMY 152M: STELLAR ASTRONOMY LABORATORY
last taught: fall 2012
An introduction to practical observational techniques
in astronomy, designed for astronomy majors or
advanced students in a physical science. Exercises
on the spectroscopy, photometry, and positions of
stars using a sixteen-inch telescope on campus.
With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit.
For a link to my most recent AST 152M course
syllabus please click
here.
ASTRONOMY 383C: STELLAR ATMOSPHERES
last taught: fall 2006
This graduate-level course is generally on
observational properties of stellar atmospheres and
theoretical calculations of stellar atmospheres
and stellar spectra. The prerequisites are
graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
For a link to my most recent AST 383C course
syllabus please click
here.
ASTRONOMY 104: UNDERGRADUATE ASTRONOMY SEMINAR
last taught: fall 2012
This lower-division course is a survey of research
problems in astronomy. It is designed for astronomy
majors and others interested in hearing of current
research in our program. The course may be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
For a link to my most recent AST 104 course
syllabus please click
here.
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