Undergraduate Program

Spring Term Schedule, Astronomy

Spring 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ASTR 105-01 Intro to the Milkyway Galaxy Dominique Segura-Cox TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
In this course we introduce students to our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and use the structure and contents of this normal galaxy to illustrate the origins of stars like the Sun, the origins of the chemical elements from which we are formed, and the evolution of galaxies through the life of the Universe. The emphasis in the presentation is on the descriptive astronomy and the physical principles describing the operation of the various celestial objects, with a minimum of mathematical detail. Location Dewey Room 2110E (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ASTR 105-02 Intro to the Milkyway Galaxy - REC Dominique Segura-Cox T 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description Location Bausch & Lomb Room 315 (T 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ASTR 142-01 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) Kelly Douglass TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Application of the physics and math techniques learned in the introductory course sequences, to the study of celestial objects outside the Solar system. We discuss stars and their formation from interstellar matter, the structure of galaxies and their distribution in the Universe, and the origins and large-scale structure of the Universe: all topics that are developed much further in the AST 200-level courses. The course also includes a night-time observing project, based upon student use of professional-style telescopes and CCD cameras. Registration of recitation is required at the time of course registration. Typical textbook: Marck Kutner, 'Astronomy' A Physical Perspective,' second edition. Prerequisites: PHYS 141-143 or PHYS 121- 123 (PHYS 123 may be taken concurrently); MATH 161-165 or MATH 171-174 (MATH 174 may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor; ASTR 111 recommended but not required Location Bausch & Lomb Room 203H (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ASTR 142-02 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) REC Kelly Douglass F 2:00PM - 4:40PM
No description Location Bausch & Lomb Room 203H (F 2:00PM - 4:40PM)
ASTR 242-01 Galaxies in the Universe Eric Blackman TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
In this course we will study the structure of galaxies from spirals to large ellipticals. This will include aspects of the physics of the galactic constituents (e.g. stars, gas, dust, outflows) as well as the dynamics that determines galactic structure. We will also look at aspects of galaxy formation, and the connection of galactic astrophysics to cosmology. Prerequisites: ASTR 111 or ASTR 142 and PHYS 237 (may be taken concurrently) Location Lechase Room 148 (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ASTR 244W-01 Observational Astronomy Dan Watson TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
No description Location Bausch & Lomb Room 203H (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ASTR 391-01 Independent Study Kelly Douglass 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Normally open to seniors concentrating in physics and astronomy. Independent study project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393-01 Senior Project – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-01 Senior Thesis Miki Nakajima 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-02 Senior Thesis Dan Watson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-03 Senior Thesis Regina Demina 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-04 Senior Thesis Kelly Douglass 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-05 Senior Thesis Segev BenZvi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-06 Senior Thesis Eric Blackman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 393W-08 Senior Thesis Alice Quillen 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This course includes a writing component and can be used to satisfy part of the upper-level writing requirement. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ASTR 395-01 Independent Research Segev BenZvi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Completion of an independent research project under the direction of a faculty member. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday and Wednesday
Tuesday
ASTR 105-02 Intro to the Milkyway Galaxy - REC Dominique Segura-Cox
No description
Tuesday and Thursday
ASTR 142-01 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) Kelly Douglass
Application of the physics and math techniques learned in the introductory course sequences, to the study of celestial objects outside the Solar system. We discuss stars and their formation from interstellar matter, the structure of galaxies and their distribution in the Universe, and the origins and large-scale structure of the Universe: all topics that are developed much further in the AST 200-level courses. The course also includes a night-time observing project, based upon student use of professional-style telescopes and CCD cameras. Registration of recitation is required at the time of course registration. Typical textbook: Marck Kutner, 'Astronomy' A Physical Perspective,' second edition. Prerequisites: PHYS 141-143 or PHYS 121- 123 (PHYS 123 may be taken concurrently); MATH 161-165 or MATH 171-174 (MATH 174 may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor; ASTR 111 recommended but not required
ASTR 242-01 Galaxies in the Universe Eric Blackman
In this course we will study the structure of galaxies from spirals to large ellipticals. This will include aspects of the physics of the galactic constituents (e.g. stars, gas, dust, outflows) as well as the dynamics that determines galactic structure. We will also look at aspects of galaxy formation, and the connection of galactic astrophysics to cosmology. Prerequisites: ASTR 111 or ASTR 142 and PHYS 237 (may be taken concurrently)
ASTR 105-01 Intro to the Milkyway Galaxy Dominique Segura-Cox
In this course we introduce students to our home galaxy, the Milky Way, and use the structure and contents of this normal galaxy to illustrate the origins of stars like the Sun, the origins of the chemical elements from which we are formed, and the evolution of galaxies through the life of the Universe. The emphasis in the presentation is on the descriptive astronomy and the physical principles describing the operation of the various celestial objects, with a minimum of mathematical detail.
ASTR 244W-01 Observational Astronomy Dan Watson
No description
Friday
ASTR 142-02 Elementary Astrophysics (Honors) REC Kelly Douglass
No description