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Astronomy: Courses

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Physics Major with Astronomy Emphasis
and Astronomy Core

Courses offered:

Physics 113: Modern Astronomy
No prerequisites. Every year. (4 credits)

Physics 120: Astronomical Techniques
Prerequisite: concurent registration in Physics 113 or equivalent knowledge of astronomy with consent of the instructor. Every year. (2 credits)

Physics 225: Astronomy (First Year Course)
Prerequisite: Calculus I. Starting FA03. (4 credits)

Physics 440: Observational Astronomy
Pre- or Co-requisities: Physics 220 or Physics 460. Alternate years. Next offered in 2004-2005. (4 credits)

Physics 450: Topics in Astrophysics
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor. Offered Spring 2003. (4 credits)

Physics 460: Astrophysics
Prerequisites: Physics 113 and Physics 331 or consent of the instructor. Three lecture hours per week. Alternate years. Next offered Spring 2004. (4 credits)

Physics 614: Independent Project
Prerequisites: consent of the instructor. (4 credits)


Last updated: 03/02/2006
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