Astronomy (ASTRO)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

ASTRO 1101

"From Black Holes to undiscovered worlds" - a journey through our fascinating universe. Ever wondered about the universe? What you see in the night sky? How stars get born and how they die? How Black holes ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASTRO 1103

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4642 ASTRO 1101   LEC 001

    • MWF Uris Hall G01
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lewis, N

      Lunine, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4643 ASTRO 1101   DIS 201

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  •  4644 ASTRO 1101   DIS 202

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  •  4645 ASTRO 1101   DIS 203

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  •  4646 ASTRO 1101   DIS 204

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  •  4647 ASTRO 1101   DIS 205

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  •  4648 ASTRO 1101   DIS 206

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  •  4649 ASTRO 1101   DIS 207

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  •  4650 ASTRO 1101   DIS 208

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  •  4651 ASTRO 1101   DIS 209

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  •  4652 ASTRO 1101   DIS 211

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 1103

Identical to ASTRO 1101 except for addition of the laboratory. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: ASTRO 1101

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4806 ASTRO 1103   LEC 001

    • MWF Uris Hall G01
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lewis, N

      Lunine, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4807 ASTRO 1103   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4809 ASTRO 1103   DIS 202

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  •  4810 ASTRO 1103   DIS 203

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  •  4811 ASTRO 1103   DIS 204

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  •  4812 ASTRO 1103   DIS 205

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  •  4813 ASTRO 1103   DIS 206

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  •  4814 ASTRO 1103   DIS 207

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  •  4815 ASTRO 1103   DIS 208

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  •  4816 ASTRO 1103   DIS 209

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  •  4817 ASTRO 1103   DIS 211

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4808 ASTRO 1103   LAB 401

    • M Clark Hall 132
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4818 ASTRO 1103   LAB 402

    • T Clark Hall 132
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 1195

Provides a "hands-on" introduction to observational astronomy intended for liberal arts students. High school mathematics is assumed, but otherwise there are no formal prerequisites. The course objective ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6087 ASTRO 1195   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6088 ASTRO 1195   LAB 401

    • W Clark Hall 132
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 2202

Writing course designed to develop an understanding of modern solar system exploration. Discussion will center on describing our home planet as a member of a diverse family of objects in our solar system. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6455 ASTRO 2202   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  6456 ASTRO 2212   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 17213 ASTRO 3303   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 3340

Introduces Mathematica and modern symbolic manipulator programs to students in quantitative disciplines. The course will cover language concepts, programming tools and techniques and draw examples from ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 7340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17503 ASTRO 3340   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4410

The course covers methods in optical and radio astronomy and selected topics in astrophysics. Major experiments use techniques chosen from charge-coupled device (CCD) imaging, optical photometry, optical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6525

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4143 ASTRO 4410   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Waitlisted students will be contacted to determine eligibility according to Major preferences and prerequisites.

ASTRO 4433

An introduction to theoretical and observational cosmology aimed at interested science and engineering majors. Topics include an introduction to general relativity as applied to the cosmos; the cosmic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4433

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7705 ASTRO 4433   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4445

One-semester introduction to general relativity that develops the essential structure and phenomenology of the theory without requiring prior exposure to tensor analysis. General relativity is a fundamental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHYS 4445

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4685 ASTRO 4445   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  6261 ASTRO 4445   DIS 201

    • M Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  4101 ASTRO 4940   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7534 ASTRO 4940   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4949 ASTRO 4940   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4950 ASTRO 4940   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Chernoff, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4951 ASTRO 4940   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4952 ASTRO 4940   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4953 ASTRO 4940   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Haynes, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4954 ASTRO 4940   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Herter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7535 ASTRO 4940   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4955 ASTRO 4940   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4956 ASTRO 4940   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lloyd, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6050 ASTRO 4940   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lunine, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4958 ASTRO 4940   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4959 ASTRO 4940   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4961 ASTRO 4940   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4962 ASTRO 4940   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4963 ASTRO 4940   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5923 ASTRO 4940   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Banfield, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5924 ASTRO 4940   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5925 ASTRO 4940   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5926 ASTRO 4940   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5927 ASTRO 4940   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Sullivan, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6154 ASTRO 4940   IND 635

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6797 ASTRO 4940   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ASTRO 6516

A knowledge of classical dynamics is essential for understanding some of the most interesting problems in astrophysics, from planetary systems to galaxies. This course will introduce and review theories ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  7770 ASTRO 6516   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6525

This course covers telescope design, optics design and instrumentation for wavelengths from optical to radio and their relation to current research needs. Adaptive optics, interferometry, aperture synthesis, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 4410

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  7707 ASTRO 6525   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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:
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17335 ASTRO 6530   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  4142 ASTRO 6940   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5933 ASTRO 6940   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4964 ASTRO 6940   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Chernoff, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4965 ASTRO 6940   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4966 ASTRO 6940   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4967 ASTRO 6940   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Haynes, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4968 ASTRO 6940   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Herter, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  7536 ASTRO 6940   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4969 ASTRO 6940   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4970 ASTRO 6940   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lloyd, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6051 ASTRO 6940   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Lunine, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4972 ASTRO 6940   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4973 ASTRO 6940   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4975 ASTRO 6940   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4976 ASTRO 6940   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4977 ASTRO 6940   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5928 ASTRO 6940   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Banfield, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5929 ASTRO 6940   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5930 ASTRO 6940   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5931 ASTRO 6940   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5932 ASTRO 6940   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Sullivan, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6052 ASTRO 6940   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6153 ASTRO 6940   IND 635

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6389 ASTRO 6940   IND 636

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6798 ASTRO 6940   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ASTRO 7340

Introduces Mathematica and modern symbolic manipulator programs to students in quantitative disciplines. The course will cover language concepts, programming tools and techniques and draw examples from ... view course details

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 3340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17504 ASTRO 7340   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  8400 ASTRO 7683   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person