| 141 Life in the Universe U 5 |
| | Potential for life elsewhere in the universe, based on discovery of extra-solar planets and nature of life on Earth; search strategies for such life. |
| | GEC phy sci course. |
| 142 Black Holes U 5 |
| | The nature, formation, and discovery of black holes in the universe. |
| | Prereq: Math 075 or 076. GEC phys sci course. |
| 143 History of the Universe U 5 |
| | Description of the history of the universe from Big Bang to present; how observations led to discovery of this history. |
| | Au, Wi Qtrs. 5 cl or 3 1.5-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 162 or 172 or 292. GEC phy sci course. |
| 161 Introduction to Solar System Astronomy U 5 |
| | Physical nature of the sun and its family of planets, satellites, comets and minor bodies; gravitation, light, and telescopes. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl or 3 1.5-hr cl. H161 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq for 161: Math 075 or 076 or 102, or Math Placement Level R. Prereq for H161: Math 116 or 148. Not open to students with credit for 171. Not intended for ASC BS students. Not recommended for students who plan to continue in astronomy or physics. This course is available for EM credit. GEC phys sci course. NS Admis Cond course. |
| 162 Introduction to Stellar, Galactic, and Extragalactic Astronomy U 5 |
| | Structure, motions, and evolution of stars, interstellar material, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl or 3 1.5-hr cl. H162 (honors) may be available to students enrolled in an honors program or by permission of department or instructor. Prereq for 162: 161. Prereq for H162: 161, and Math 116 or 148. Not open to students with credit for 172. Not intended for ASC BS students. Not recommended for students who plan to continue in astronomy or physics. This course is available for EM credit. GEC phys sci course. NS Admis Cond course. |
| H163^* Relativity and Cosmology U 5 |
| | Origin and evolution of the Universe, based on the Theory of Relativity, including the Big Bang, cosmic microwave background, formation of cosmic structure, dark matter. |
| | Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 162 and enrollment in an honors program; or permission of dept. GEC phys sci course. |
| 171^* Solar System Astronomy U 5 |
| | Development of astronomy and astrophysics; nature of the solar system, including planets, satellites, comets, asteroids, and the solar atmosphere. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 150. Not open to students with credit for 161. GEC phys sci course. |
| 172^* Stellar, Galactic, and Extragalactic Astronomy U 5 |
| | Structure and evolution of stars, interstellar medium, galaxies, and the universe. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 171. Not open to students with credit for 162. GEC phys sci course. |
| 291 Basic Astrophysics and Planetary Astronomy U 5 |
| | Motions and physical nature of objects in the solar system; electromagnetic radiation, telescopes, and astronomical detectors. |
| | Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq or concur: Physics 133; or permission of instructor. Intended only for BS students. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 292 Stellar, Galactic, and Extragalactic Astronomy and Astrophysics U 5 |
| | Observational and physical properties of the sun and stars; stellar structure and evolution; interstellar medium; galaxies and cosmology. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 291 or permission of instructor. This course is available for EM credit. |
| 294 Group Studies U 1-5 |
| | Special studies not otherwise offered. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. |
| 350^* Methods of Astronomical Observation and Data Analysis U 5 |
| | Astronomical observational techniques and quantitative analysis of astronomical data; practical experience with modern astronomical instrumentation and computer-based reduction, analysis, and interpretation of astronomical data. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl, 1 2-hr lab plus independent observation. Prereq: 162 or 292, Math 153, and Physics 133. GEC data analysis course. |
| 681* Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis U G 5 |
| | Physics of stellar structure, evolution, and nucleosynthesis. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415; Physics 263; Physics 621 (or concurrent) recommended; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 641 or Physics 681. Cross-listed in Physics. Offered either spring or winter quarter. |
| 682^* Introduction to Cosmology U G 5 |
| | Structure and evolution of the Universe. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415; Physics 263; Physics 621 (or concurrent) recommended; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 642 or Physics 682. Cross-listed in Physics. Offered either spring or winter quarter. |
| 693 Individual Studies U G 1-15 |
| | Independent library or laboratory work on a special problem in observational or theoretical astronomy. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable. to a maximum of 108 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 694 Group Studies U G 1-5 |
| | Special studies not otherwise offered. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| H783 Honors Research U 3-5 |
| | A program of study arranged for each student, with individual conferences, reports, and honors thesis. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 4th yr standing with a grade of A in at least half of the astron courses taken, with an average of B in the remainder; permission of instructor under whose supervision the work is to be completed and the Arts and Sciences Honors Committee. At least 2 qtrs are required of candidates for the degree BS with distinction in astron. Failure to receive a mark of S in this course is a disqualification for special honors. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 801 Astronomy Seminar I G 2 |
| | Seminars conducted on astronomical topics of current interest; students will participate actively in the presentation and discussion of materials. |
| | Au Qtr. Prereq: 10 cr hrs each at 600-level or higher in astron, physics, and math; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 802 Astronomy Seminar II G 2 |
| | Continuation of 801. |
| | Wi Qtr. Prereq: 801. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 803 Astronomy Seminar III G 2 |
| | Continuation of 802. |
| | Sp Qtr. Prereq: 802. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 810 Order-of-Magnitude Astrophysics G 2 |
| | Methods for approximate solution of a wide range of astrophysical problems, building on basic physical principles. |
| | Prereq: Grad standing in astronomy or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 820^* Radiation Measurements G 3 |
| | Techniques for obtaining and interpreting measurements of radiation from astronomical sources. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: Permission of instructor. |
| 822* Electromagnetic Radiation G 3 |
| | Continuous radiative processes of astrophysical interest. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Physics 656 or permission of instructor. |
| 823^* Astrophysical Spectroscopy G 3 |
| | Spectral formation in astrophysical sources, theory of atomic and molecular spectra, radiative and collisional processes in astrophysical and laboratory plasmas. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Physics 532 or 632 or permission of instructor. |
| 825^* Radiative Gas Dynamics G 3 |
| | Dynamics of gas flows in astrophysical situations, including stellar winds, accretion, shock waves, and jets. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Physics 621 or permission of instructor. |
| 830 Observed Properties of Stars and Galaxies G 5 |
| | Observed properties of individual stars and normal (non-active) galaxies. |
| | Au Qtr. 3 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 640 and Physics 533 or 633 or 706, or permission of instructor. |
| 831* Stellar Interiors G 3 |
| | Theoretical aspects of the interiors and evolution of single stars. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 641, Math 255 and 551, and Physics 533 or 633 or 706, or permission of instructor. |
| 832^* Stellar Atmospheres G 3 |
| | Theory of the atmospheric structure of stars, emphasizing spectral line formation. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 641, Math 255 and 551, and Physics 533 or 633 or 706; or permission of instructor. |
| 868^* Galactic Astronomy G 3 |
| | Structure and kinematics of the Galaxy. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 640 and Physics 533 or 633 or 706, or permission of instructor. |
| 869^* Observational Cosmology and Active Galaxies G 3 |
| | Methods of observational cosmology; properties and evolution of active galactic nuclei and quasars. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in astronomy or permission of instructor. |
| 870* Stellar Systems G 3 |
| | Dynamics and evolution of stellar systems. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl. Prereq: 868 or permission of instructor. |
| 871^* Interstellar Medium G 3 |
| | Physical processes occurring in interstellar gas and dust. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: 825 or permission of instructor. |
| 873* Cosmology and Structure Formation G 3 |
| | Structure and evolution of the Universe; physical processes in the early universe; formation of cosmic structure. |
| | Sp Qtr. 3 cl or 2 1.5-hr cl. Prereq: Grad standing in astronomy or permission of instructor. |
| 880 Directed Research G 3 |
| | Participation by the student in the research being conducted by a professor. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. Repeatable only under supervision of different faculty members. This course is graded S/U. |
| 890 Topical Seminars in Astronomy G 1 |
| | Focused seminars on topics and methods of contemporary astronomical research. |
| | Sp Qtr. Times by arrangement flexible: 4 1.5-hr lectures/quarter. Prereq: Grad standing in astronomy or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 894 Group Studies G 1-5 |
| | Special studies not otherwise offered. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| 999 Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |