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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.
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- Schedule of Classes - August 27, 2017 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 14, 2017 7:15PM EDT
Classes
ASTRO 1105
Course Description
How do we measure the size of our galaxy and the size of the universe? Is the universe round or flat? How are the stars born, why do they shine, and how do they die? What are the chemical elements, and ... view course details
Six Week Summer. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASTRO 1107
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Space Sciences Building 105
- Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017
Instructors
Kornreich, D
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Additional Information
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=457
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Space Sciences Building 105
- Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017
Instructors
Kornreich, D
ASTRO 1106
Course Description
Explanation of Einstein's theory of special relativity, which brought about a fundamental change in our conceptual understanding of space and time. The consequences of the theory-including mass-energy ... view course details
Six Week Summer.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Space Sciences Building 105
- Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017
Instructors
Brazier, A
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Additional Information
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=458
ASTRO 1107
Course Description
Identical to ASTRO 1105 except for the addition of the afternoon laboratory that emphasizes mathematical problem-solving. This option is recommended for potential majors in science and engineering. view course details
Six Week Summer. Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory. Combined with: ASTRO 1105
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Space Sciences Building 105
- Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017
Instructors
Kornreich, D
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Additional Information
This Summer Session class is offered by the School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. For details visit http://www.sce.cornell.edu/ss/courses/courses.php?v=459
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Space Sciences Building 105
- Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017
Instructors
Kornreich, D
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Fuertes Observatory 101
- Jun 26 - Aug 4, 2017
Instructors
Kornreich, D