Astronomy (ASTRO)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

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

  •  3141 ASTRO 1102   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Chatterjee, S

      Schmidt, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3142 ASTRO 1102   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3143 ASTRO 1102   DIS 202

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3144 ASTRO 1102   DIS 203

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3145 ASTRO 1102   DIS 204

    • M
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3146 ASTRO 1102   DIS 205

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3147 ASTRO 1102   DIS 206

    • T
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3148 ASTRO 1102   DIS 207

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3149 ASTRO 1102   DIS 208

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9672 ASTRO 1102   DIS 209

    • W
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3150 ASTRO 1102   DIS 210

    • R
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  •  4492 ASTRO 2201   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Kaltenegger, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4493 ASTRO 2201   LEC 002

    • MWF
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    A few seats have been saved for each academic level during pre-enrollment.

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 Opt NoAud

  •  5797 ASTRO 2212   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 3310

Reviews basic techniques employed in the collection and processing of spacecraft images of solar system objects using MATLAB. Experience with MATLAB is not strictly necessary, but some general experience ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18214 ASTRO 3310   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4432

Astronomers learn about cosmic phenomena via radiation: electromagnetic (photons), non-photonic (neutrinos, cosmic rays), and, within the past decade, gravitational. So, it is essential to understand how ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 6530

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18378 ASTRO 4432   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 4434

An upper-level undergraduate introduction to Planetary Science with an emphasis on the application of basic physical principles. Topics to be covered include: planetary dynamics, including satellite orbits, ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18381 ASTRO 4434   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Nicholson, P

  • 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
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3000 ASTRO 4940   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  5939 ASTRO 4940   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3001 ASTRO 4940   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3002 ASTRO 4940   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  • 18494 ASTRO 4940   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fielding, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5940 ASTRO 4940   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3003 ASTRO 4940   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  4118 ASTRO 4940   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3005 ASTRO 4940   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3006 ASTRO 4940   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lloyd, 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

  •  3007 ASTRO 4940   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3008 ASTRO 4940   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3009 ASTRO 4940   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3010 ASTRO 4940   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  5596 ASTRO 4940   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3011 ASTRO 4940   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  3012 ASTRO 4940   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wasserman, I

  • 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

  •  4113 ASTRO 4940   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  4114 ASTRO 4940   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  4115 ASTRO 4940   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  4116 ASTRO 4940   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  4117 ASTRO 4940   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sullivan, 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

  •  5785 ASTRO 4940   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  4654 ASTRO 4940   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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 6510

A continuation of PHYS 6553 and ASTRO 6509 that covers a variety of advanced topics and applications of general relativity in astrophysics, cosmology, and high-energy physics. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 6554

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 19268 ASTRO 6510   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hartman, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6511

Compact objects (neutron stars, black holes and white dwarfs) are the endpoints of stellar evolution. They are responsible for some of the most exotic phenomena in the universe such as supernovae, magnetars, ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18385 ASTRO 6511   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6530

Astronomers learn about cosmic phenomena via radiation: electromagnetic (photons), non-photonic (neutrinos, cosmic rays), and, within the past decade, gravitational. So, it is essential to understand how ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 4432

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18380 ASTRO 6530   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6570

A graduate-level introduction to Planetary Science with an emphasis on the application of basic physical principles. Topics to be covered include: planetary dynamics, including satellite orbits, tidal ... view course details

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

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18382 ASTRO 6570   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

ASTRO 6590

This course offers an overview of the fundamental physical processes shaping the large-scale structure of the universe, with an emphasis on galaxy morphology, dynamics, and evolution. Topics include galaxy ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18215 ASTRO 6590   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fielding, D

  • 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

  •  3037 ASTRO 6940   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Bean, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6019 ASTRO 6940   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Hayes, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3038 ASTRO 6940   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3039 ASTRO 6940   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 19407 ASTRO 6940   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Fielding, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18496 ASTRO 6940   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3040 ASTRO 6940   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Chung, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18497 ASTRO 6940   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lewis, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3042 ASTRO 6940   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lai, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3043 ASTRO 6940   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Lloyd, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3044 ASTRO 6940   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3045 ASTRO 6940   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Nicholson, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3046 ASTRO 6940   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Romanova, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3047 ASTRO 6940   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Stacey, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  5597 ASTRO 6940   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Schmidt, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3048 ASTRO 6940   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  3049 ASTRO 6940   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Wasserman, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4119 ASTRO 6940   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Chatterjee, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4120 ASTRO 6940   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Helfenstein, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4121 ASTRO 6940   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Kidder, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4122 ASTRO 6940   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Loredo, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4123 ASTRO 6940   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Sullivan, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  6022 ASTRO 6940   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Savransky, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Opt NoAud

  •  4655 ASTRO 6940   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • 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

  •  5283 ASTRO 7683   LEC 001

    • T TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person