500
Teaching astronomy in the elementary, middle, and secondary schools. Appropriate subject matter, student activities, demonstrations, experiments, sources of astronomical materials, planetarium utilization. Prerequisite:
AST 111.
Credits
3(2-2)
Astronomical coordinate systems, astronomical instruments, and the techniques of astronomical direct imaging, photometry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites:
AST 260, 261 or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisite:
PHY 322 or graduate standing.
Credits
4(3-2)
Stellar atmospheres, stellar interiors, interstellar matter and topics of current interest. Prerequisite:
AST 261; or graduate standing in Physics. Pre- or co-requisite:
PHY 332; or graduate standing in Physics.
Credits
3(3-0)
Topics in astronomy or astrophysics not ordinarily covered in regular courses. Prerequisites: As specified in course syllabus.
Credits
1-9(Spec)
Individual study in an area not covered in regular courses. Prior permission of the instructor must be obtained. Prerequisites:
AST 260 and permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)