Astronomy
The Department of Astronomy offers courses on cosmology, the universe, astrophysics, and astronomy.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
For questions about specific courses, contact the department.
Courses
Course Number
ASTR1403W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/14142Enrollment
54 of 75Instructor
James ApplegateCourse Number
ASTR1420W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/14143Enrollment
68 of 75Instructor
Mary PutmanCourse Number
ASTR1453W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsCourse Number
ASTR1836W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 08:40-09:55Th 08:40-09:55Section/Call Number
001/14612Enrollment
25 of 60Instructor
Kathryn JohnstonLaboratory for ASTR UN1403. Projects include observations with the departments telescopes, computer simulation, laboratory experiments in spectroscopy, and the analysis of astronomical data. Lab 1 ASTR UN1903 - goes with ASTR BC1753, ASTR UN1403 or ASTR UN1453.
Course Number
ASTR1903W001Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 18:00-21:00Section/Call Number
001/10391Enrollment
10 of 10Instructor
Greg BryanLaboratory for ASTR UN1403. Projects include observations with the departments telescopes, computer simulation, laboratory experiments in spectroscopy, and the analysis of astronomical data. Lab 1 ASTR UN1903 - goes with ASTR BC1753, ASTR UN1403 or ASTR UN1453.
Course Number
ASTR1903W002Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 19:00-22:00Section/Call Number
002/14613Enrollment
10 of 10Instructor
Greg BryanLaboratory for ASTR UN1404. Projects include use of telescopes, laboratory experiments in the nature of light, spectroscopy, and the analysis of astronomical data. Lab 2 ASTR UN1904 - goes with ASTR BC1754 or ASTR UN1404 (or ASTR UN1836 or ASTR UN1420).
Course Number
ASTR1904W001Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
We 18:00-21:00Section/Call Number
001/10392Enrollment
10 of 10Instructor
Greg BryanCourse Number
ASTR2001W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 14:40-15:55Th 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/14145Enrollment
24 of 40Instructor
Jane HuangCourse Number
ASTR2900W001Format
In-PersonPoints
1 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Fr 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/14146Enrollment
25 of 30Instructor
Greg BryanCourse Number
ASTR3101C001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/14147Enrollment
9 of 25Instructor
Marcel AguerosCourse Number
ASTR3601C001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 13:10-14:25Th 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/14614Enrollment
20 of 20Instructor
Frederik PaerelsAstronomers live in era of “big data”.
Whilst astronomers of a century ago collected a handful
of photographic plates each night, modern astronomers
collect thousands of images encoded by millions of
pixels in the same time. Both the volume of data and the
ever present desire to dig deeper into data sets has led
to a growing interest in the use of statistical methods to
interpret observations. This class will provide an
introduction to the methods commonly used in
understanding astronomical data sets, both in terms of
theory and application. It is one six classes the
department offers every fourth semester.
Course Number
ASTR3986W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Tu 10:10-11:25Th 10:10-11:25Section/Call Number
001/14861Enrollment
7 of 25Instructor
David KippingCourse Number
ASTR3997W001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsThis class will consist of:
● A survey of astronomical instrumentation and modern observational techniques
● An overview of the skills to use those tools to learn about the Universe
● An introduction to the data analysis techniques that allow robust inferences from what
has been observed,
This course will alternate on a weekly basis between lectures and lab applications (i.e each
week has a lecture and lab component).
Course Number
ASTR6011G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 13:10-14:25We 13:10-14:25Section/Call Number
001/15893Enrollment
0 of 15Instructor
David SchiminovichDavid KippingThe course will include a brief introduction to General Relativity and black holes; the majority of the time will be spent on Cosmology. It will include an overview of gravitational waves.
Course Number
ASTR6014G001Format
In-PersonPoints
3 ptsFall 2024
Times/Location
Mo 14:40-15:55We 14:40-15:55Section/Call Number
001/15894Enrollment
0 of 20Instructor
Zoltan HaimanThis two-semester course aims to help our students acquire the foundational skills for a
successful and satisfying professional life. The course will consist of three themes:
1) Discussing greatest hits and frontiers in the field
2) The research process, using the projects that participating students are currently
working on.
3) Navigating science and careers: considering the people and institutions that make up the
field, the frameworks in place that support them and the culture that pervades them;
career pathways