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Astronomy
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Solar System Astronomy |
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Goal 3 Lab |
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An introduction to the history of astronomy, the Sun, the origin of the solar system, and the study of the planets. Lab included. MnTC Goal 3. |
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Stellar Astronomy |
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Goal 3 Lab |
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An introduction to the history of astronomy, stars, stellar evolution, galaxies and the origin and structure of the universe. Lab included. MnTC Goal 3. |
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Topics in Astronomy |
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A study of a specific area of astronomy. This course may be repeated as course content may vary. |
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Life and Death in the Universe |
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Goal 3 |
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The last century will be remembered in small part as a time when humans finally started scientifically addressing the most fundamental questions about the universe: "How did the Universe begin," "How did life on Earth begin and how might it end," and "Is there anyone out there?" Students will address these issues by reviewing our current scientific understanding of the Big Bang, the origins of life on Earth, the Evolution of Life, and the possible origins of intelligent life elsewhere. The class will be cross disciplinary with heavy emphasis on astronomy, planetary geology, biology and some history. In addition to in-lecture coursework, lab activities are used to provide students the opportunity to plan, design and execute their own investigations of these scientific concepts. MnTC Goal 3. |
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Planetary Science |
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Goal 3 Lab |
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A synthesis of current knowledge of the members of the solar system and the origin and evolution of planetary system. Lab included. MnTC Goal 3. |
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Stellar Astrophysics |
Prerequisite |
MATH 323 |
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The application of physics to observations of stars and interpreting their formation and evolution. The course reviews the theory of radiative transfer within stars, stellar atmospheres and the formation of the stellar spectra we can observe, stellar structure, and stellar evolution. |
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Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics |
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The application of physics to observations of our Milky Way galaxy and other galaxies and interpreting their formation and evolution. The course reviews the structure, composition, kinematics, and evolution of the Milky Way, other spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and the large scale structure. We also review active galactic nuclei in light of galaxy evolution. |
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Cosmology |
Prerequisite |
MATH 323 |
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Theoretical principles and observational evidence regarding the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe. |
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Observational Astronomy |
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An introduction to the use of telescopes and CCD imaging techniques in astronomical research. Students are expected to take and reduce image data from the Feder Observatory for a research project as part of the course. |
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Topics in Astrophysics |
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Consideration of special problems or the study of introductory topics at a more advanced level. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor for no more than three times or six credits. |
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Topics in Astronomy |
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This is a upper division topics course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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