Astronomy (ASTRO)Arts and Sciences
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.
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- Schedule of Classes - September 3, 2019 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 13, 2019 7:15PM EDT
Classes
ASTRO 1105
Course Description
When civilization was young, Seneca wrote, "A single lifetime, even entirely devoted to the sky, would not be enough for the investigation of so vast a subject. Our descendants will be amazed that we did ... 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 622
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2019
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 622
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2019
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: the relativity ... 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 24 - Aug 2, 2019
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 622
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2019
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 622
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2019
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 Fuertes Observatory 101
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2019
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
ASTRO 1199
Course Description
This course surveys the possibilities for life in the universe and the search for it, against the backdrop of our modern understanding of the cosmos. It covers ideas about the origin of the universe and ... view course details
Six Week Summer.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWRF Space Sciences Building 301
- Jun 24 - Aug 2, 2019
Instructors
Chatterjee, S
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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=3223