| AST 101. | Planetary Science | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 credits | $10 | |
| MTH 099 | ||
| Examines the solar system from the perspective of the interdisciplinary fields of planetary science. Study of both solid surfaces and atmospheres using the concepts and techniques of astronomy, geology, atmospheric science, meteoritics, physics and chemistry. Work involves theoretical and experimental studies of planetary processes at an introductory level in lecture, laboratory and discussions. | ||
| AST 112. | The Universe | |
| 4 credits | $5 | |
| MTH 112 | ||
| Introduction to the current view of the physical universe. Topics include the stars, star clusters, the galaxy and cosmology. Required laboratory exercises illustrate principles and ideas used by astronomers to support their views of the cosmos. | ||
| AST *225. | Astrophysics | |
| 4 credits | ||
| PHY 221 concurrently | ||
| Study of the physics of stellar constituents of the universe: distances, magnitudes, colors, spectra and motions of stars; multiple and variable stars; stellar structure and evolution, star clusters, structure and rotation of the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies and cosmology. | ||
Courses
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Graduate Profile
Stephanie Smith
Graduation: 2004
Major: Biology
Stephanie Smith knew she wanted to work in science, but it was consultation with her faculty advisor, Murray Borrello, that helped her decide on environmental consulting.
“The most rewarding experience I got from the environmental science department was the one-on-one attention and hands on learning from various projects,” the 2004 graduate says.