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ASTRO 1102
Course Description
The past few decades have seen incredible advances in the exploration of our solar system. In this course students learn about the current state and past evolution of the Sun and its family of planets, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Chatterjee, S
Schmidt, B
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Instruction Mode: In Person
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- M
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Staff
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- M
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- M
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- M
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- T
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- T
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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- W
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
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Staff
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ASTRO 2201
Course Description
General discussion of how the universe has evolved since the Big Bang era and how our understanding of it has changed from ancient to modern times. Several main themes are covered over the course of the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
ASTRO 2212
Course Description
Introduction to the solar system with emphasis on the quantitative application of simple physical principles to the understanding of what we observe or can deduce. Topics include: planetary orbital and ... view course details
ASTRO 3310
Course Description
Reviews basic techniques employed in the collection and processing of spacecraft images of solar system objects using MATLAB. Experience with MATLAB is not strictly necessary, but some general experience ... view course details
ASTRO 4432
Course Description
Astronomers learn about cosmic phenomena via radiation: electromagnetic (photons), non-photonic (neutrinos, cosmic rays), and, within the past decade, gravitational. So, it is essential to understand how ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASTRO 6530
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
ASTRO 4434
Course Description
An upper-level undergraduate introduction to Planetary Science with an emphasis on the application of basic physical principles. Topics to be covered include: planetary dynamics, including satellite orbits, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASTRO 6570
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
ASTRO 4940
Course Description
Individuals work on selected topics. A program of study is devised by the student and instructor. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Bean, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Hayes, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Cordes, J
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Flanagan, E
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Ho, A
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Chung, D
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Lewis, N
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Lai, D
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Lloyd, J
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Niemack, M
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Nicholson, P
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Romanova, M
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Stacey, G
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Schmidt, B
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Teukolsky, S
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Wasserman, I
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Chatterjee, S
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Helfenstein, P
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Kidder, L
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Loredo, T
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Sullivan, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
To apply: first discuss the Independent Study with the course supervisor, and then complete the online Independent Study form at https://data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Savransky, D
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
Instructors
Kaltenegger, L
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Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
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ASTRO 6510
Course Description
A continuation of PHYS 6553Â and ASTRO 6509Â that covers a variety of advanced topics and applications of general relativity in astrophysics, cosmology, and high-energy physics. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHYS 6554
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
ASTRO 6511
Course Description
Compact objects (neutron stars, black holes and white dwarfs) are the endpoints of stellar evolution. They are responsible for some of the most exotic phenomena in the universe such as supernovae, magnetars, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: PHYS 6525
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
ASTRO 6530
Course Description
Astronomers learn about cosmic phenomena via radiation: electromagnetic (photons), non-photonic (neutrinos, cosmic rays), and, within the past decade, gravitational. So, it is essential to understand how ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASTRO 4432
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
ASTRO 6570
Course Description
A graduate-level introduction to Planetary Science with an emphasis on the application of basic physical principles. Topics to be covered include: planetary dynamics, including satellite orbits, tidal ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ASTRO 4434
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
ASTRO 6590
Course Description
This course offers an overview of the fundamental physical processes shaping the large-scale structure of the universe, with an emphasis on galaxy morphology, dynamics, and evolution. Topics include galaxy ... view course details
ASTRO 6940
Course Description
Guided reading and seminars on topics not currently covered in regular courses. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
ASTRO 7683
Course Description
This course is a reading seminar where graduate students will gain astronomy breadth, practice public speaking, and distill important results from seminal astronomy research papers. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit S/U NoAud(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (no audit))