Astronomy (ASTRO)Arts and Sciences
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    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 ... view course details
- Six Week Summer. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASTRO 1107 
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                Credits and Grading Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MTWRF Uris Hall 262
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- Kornreich, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 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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        Meeting Pattern- W Uris Hall 262
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- Kornreich, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    ASTRO 1106
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- Brazier, A 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Online This Online 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
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades) 
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        Class Number & Section Details
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        Meeting Pattern- MTWRF Uris Hall 262
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- Kornreich, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 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 Uris Hall 262
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- Kornreich, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
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        Meeting Pattern- W Fuertes Observatory 101
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- Kornreich, D 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: In Person 
    
    ASTRO 1199
    
        
  
 
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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 Basis3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only) 
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        Meeting Pattern- MTWRF Online Meeting
- Jun 21 - Jul 29, 2022
- Instructors- El Moutamid, M 
 
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    Additional InformationInstruction Mode: Online This Online 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 
