| source Indiana University Bloomington (X) |
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department Astronomy (X) |
This is a one semester course that studies the celestial sphere and constellations, apparent motions of celestial objects, eclipses, history of astronomy, astronomical observations, the Earth as a planet, the Moon, the planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, theories of the origin of the solar system. Credit is not given for both A100 and A110.
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The search for life and life-friendly environments in the universe is an interdisciplinary focus of modern science. This course explores the origin, nature, and history of life on Earth, prospects for life in our own and other planetary systems, extrasolar planet detection, and the possibility of other technological civilizations.
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Introduction to the physical universe. Topics include: constellations, gravity, radiation, the Sun, structure and evolution of stars, neutron stars and black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, normal galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Credit is not given for both A105 and A110.
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Introduction to the physical universe. Topics include: constellations, gravity, radiation, the Sun, structure and evolution of stars, neutron stars and black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, normal galaxies, active galaxies, quasars, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Credit is not given for both A105 and A110.
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Introduction to Cosmology traces the ideas describing the origin and evolution of the Universe from ancient geocentric cosmologies to the Big Bang cosmology. A115 does not count toward the astronomy or astrophysics major. A115 will not be counted with A110.
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These courses offered each academic year are an introduction to modern astronomy and astrophysics, including basic principles of mechanics, optics, and radiation. Topics include solar system, stars, interstellar matter, galaxies, cosmology, and observational astronomy from radio to gamma rays. College algebra and trigonometry or high school equivalent is needed.
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This course is a one semester course offered every other year in which telescopes, astronomical imaging, spectroscopic and photoelectric observations and reductions are taught. The prerequisites for this course are: A221-A222, calculus, Physics P201-P202 or P221-P222, or consent of the instructor.
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This is an arranged reading course taken with the consent of an instructor and has a prerequisite of A221, A222.
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Physical properties of stellar material; structure and evolution of stars. Students enrolled in this course must have completed mathematics courses through differential equations.
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Independent reading in astronomy and astrophysics.
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Selected topics of current research interest in astronomy; includes such topics as spectroscopy, photometry, instrumentation, radio astronomy, galactic and extragalactic astronomy, and cosmology.
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Literature and methods of astronomical research.
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Observational and theoretical investigations of current problems.
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Research
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Students will carry out astronomical research closely supervised by a faculty member in the department. Students will write a research report during the second semester of their senior year. Prerequisite is consent of departmental honors committee.
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