Astronomy (ASTRO)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

ASTRO 1101

Explore the wonders of the universe, from black holes to newly discovered worlds. This course covers the birth and death of stars, the nature of black holes, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Engage ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2929 ASTRO 1101   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chatterjee, S

      Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2930 ASTRO 1101   DIS 202

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2931 ASTRO 1101   DIS 203

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2932 ASTRO 1101   DIS 204

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2933 ASTRO 1101   DIS 205

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2934 ASTRO 1101   DIS 206

    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2935 ASTRO 1101   DIS 207

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2936 ASTRO 1101   DIS 208

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2937 ASTRO 1101   DIS 209

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 1195

A hands-on introduction to observational astronomy. Learn how we gather knowledge about the universe using amateur telescopes. Includes evening labs featuring telescope observations at Fuertes Observatory ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2926 ASTRO 1195   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Cordes, J

      Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2927 ASTRO 1195   LAB 401

    • W
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 2202

Explore planetary science through the lens of spacecraft missions. Learn how missions are selected and developed, and engage with guest speakers from NASA, ESA, and policy experts. Topics include space ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2874 ASTRO 2202   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 2211

Survey the universe from the Big Bang to galaxy formation. Topics include star formation, stellar evolution, black holes, and cosmology, with discussions on quantum physics, relativity, and particle physics. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2875 ASTRO 2211   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 3301

More than five thousand planets circling other stars have been discovered over the past two decades, and many more discoveries are sure to come. With the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2938 ASTRO 3301   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4410

Covers observational techniques in optical and radio astronomy. Topics include CCD imaging, spectroscopy, and interferometry. Labs use observatories on campus, emphasizing data analysis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  2928 ASTRO 4410   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Cordes, J

      Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Waitlisted students will be contacted to complete a survey to determine eligibility according to major preferences and prerequisites.
    Nighttime optical observing will be scheduled as weather permits. Lab times will be flexible depending on each student’s schedule.

ASTRO 4434

Explores planetary physics, including orbital dynamics, tidal interactions, planetary interiors, atmospheres, and radiative transfer. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6570

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2940 ASTRO 4434   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lewis, N

  • 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

  •  3103 ASTRO 4445   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McAllister, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

  •  3104 ASTRO 4445   DIS 201

    • M
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • McAllister, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4940

Allows students to conduct independent research or study a specific area of astronomy under faculty supervision. A written report is required. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2876 ASTRO 4940   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2877 ASTRO 4940   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2878 ASTRO 4940   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2879 ASTRO 4940   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chernoff, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2880 ASTRO 4940   IND 606

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2881 ASTRO 4940   IND 607

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2882 ASTRO 4940   IND 609

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2883 ASTRO 4940   IND 610

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2884 ASTRO 4940   IND 612

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2885 ASTRO 4940   IND 613

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2886 ASTRO 4940   IND 615

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2887 ASTRO 4940   IND 617

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2888 ASTRO 4940   IND 618

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2889 ASTRO 4940   IND 620

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2890 ASTRO 4940   IND 621

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schmidt, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2891 ASTRO 4940   IND 622

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2892 ASTRO 4940   IND 625

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chatterjee, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2893 ASTRO 4940   IND 626

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2894 ASTRO 4940   IND 627

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2895 ASTRO 4940   IND 628

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2896 ASTRO 4940   IND 631

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Savransky, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2897 ASTRO 4940   IND 637

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.

ASTRO 6570

Focuses on planetary dynamics, atmospheres, and interior structure, with applications to solar system and exoplanetary science. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 4434

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2898 ASTRO 6570   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6599

This course explores modern cosmology, covering the Big Bang theory, the universe’s matter content, and its evolution. Topics include the early universe, symmetry breaking, inflation, nucleosynthesis, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 6599

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2899 ASTRO 6599   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Battaglia, N

  • 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

  •  2901 ASTRO 6940   IND 601

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2902 ASTRO 6940   IND 602

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2903 ASTRO 6940   IND 603

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2904 ASTRO 6940   IND 605

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chernoff, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2905 ASTRO 6940   IND 606

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2906 ASTRO 6940   IND 607

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2907 ASTRO 6940   IND 608

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Fielding, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2908 ASTRO 6940   IND 609

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2909 ASTRO 6940   IND 610

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2910 ASTRO 6940   IND 612

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2911 ASTRO 6940   IND 613

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2912 ASTRO 6940   IND 614

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Lloyd, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2913 ASTRO 6940   IND 615

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2914 ASTRO 6940   IND 617

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2915 ASTRO 6940   IND 618

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2916 ASTRO 6940   IND 620

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2917 ASTRO 6940   IND 621

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Schmidt, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2918 ASTRO 6940   IND 622

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2919 ASTRO 6940   IND 624

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2920 ASTRO 6940   IND 625

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chatterjee, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2921 ASTRO 6940   IND 626

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2922 ASTRO 6940   IND 627

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2923 ASTRO 6940   IND 628

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2924 ASTRO 6940   IND 629

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Sullivan, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  2925 ASTRO 6940   IND 637

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

ASTRO 7683

A reading seminar for graduate students to broaden their astronomy knowledge, practice public speaking, and analyze key findings from seminal research papers. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Seminal Results

  •  2939 ASTRO 7683   LEC 001

    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Chatterjee, S

      Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    The time and date will be set after the semester begins based on the schedules of those enrolled.

ASTRO 7690

Develops tools for using computers to model the physical world. Uses examples pulled broadly from core areas of physics: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4480PHYS 7680

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3173 ASTRO 7690   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026
    • Mueller, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person