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The Spitz A1 Planetarium
Projector The Digistar II Planetarium
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Courses in Astronomy and Space and Planetary Science Graduate Courses
in Astronomy and Space and Planetary Science Apply for
Undergraduate Research (Summer) Apply for Undergraduate Research
(Acad. Year) Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Science |
Graduate
courses in Astronomy and
Space and Planetary Sciences at the
University of Arkansas Astronomy ASTR4013
Astrophysics (Even years, Sp) Introduction to astrophysics
for seniors. The course covers stellar evolution, interstellar medium,
galactic nucleogenesis and observational cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 3614
or CHEM 3504. ASTR5013
Astrophysics (Odd years, Fa) Introduction to
astrophysics. The course covers stellar evolution, interstellar medium,
galactic nucleogenesis and observational cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 3614or
CHEM 3504. ASTR5033
Planetary Systems (Fa) The nature of the solar system and other planetary
systems as deduced from observations
and theoretical modeling. Structure and evolution of terrestrial and jovian
planets and their satellites. Planetary atmospheres, magnetospheres, and the
solar wind; planetary interiors. Theoretical and observed properties of
exoplanetary systems; astrobiology. Space and Planetary
Sciences SPAC500V
Graduate Research (Irregular) (1-10) This course covers research performed by
students in the graduate programs in space and planetary sciences: the MS and
PhD in space and planetary sciences, and concentrations in space and
planetary sciences for the PhD degrees in physics, biology, and mechanical
engineering and the master’s degrees in geology and geography. SPAC5033
Planetary Systems (Odd years, Fa) The nature of the solar system and other
planetary systems as deduced from observations and theoretical modelling. Structure and
evolution of terrestrial and jovian planets and their satellites. Planetary
atmospheres, magnetospheres, and the solar wind; planetary interiors.
Theoretical and observed properties of exoplanetary systems; astrobiology. SPAC5111L
Space and Planetary Lab (Irregular) Laboratory course
in space and planetary sciences consisting of experiments in the five major
areas of space and planetary sciences: planetary astronomy, planetary geology,
planetary atmospheres, origin and evolution of life and orbital mechanics and
astronautics. Intended for students enrolled in the graduate programs in
space and planetary sciences. SPAC5123
Internship (Irregular) Internship for graduate students in the space and
planetary sciences graduate degree programs and concentrations in the
graduate programs in physics, biology, geosciences and mechanical
engineering. Students conduct a phase of their research, normally for one
month, at a national or industrial laboratory in North America or overseas. SPAC5161
Seminar (Irregular) Seminars organized by the Arkansas-Oklahoma Center for Space
and Planetary Sciences covering topics on the cutting edge of research in the
field for graduate students conducting research with a faculty member in the
space and planetary sciences as part of their graduate degree programs or
concentrations in the graduate programs in physics, biology, geology,
geography and mechanical engineering. SPAC5211
SPAC Proseminar (Sp, Su, Fa) Introductory
course consisting of discourses and case studies in ethics,
communications and public policy in the administration of space and planetary
sciences. Prerequisites: Admission to
program or instructor consent. SPAC5313
Planetary Atmospheres (Irregular) Origins of planetary atmospheres,
structures of atmospheres, climate evolution, dynamics of atmospheres, levels
in the atmosphere, the upper atmosphere, escape of atmospheres, and
comparative planetology of atmospheres. (Same as CHEG 5313) SPAC5413 Planetary
Geology (Irregular) Exploration of
the solar system, geology and stratigraphy, meteorite impacts, planetary
surfaces, planetary crusts, basaltic volcanism, planetary interiors, chemical
composition of the planets, origin and evolution of the Moon and planets. SPAC5513
Biochemical Evolution (Irregular) Abiotic synthesis
of biomolecules on Earth, the origin of cells; genetic information, origin of
life on Earth and elsewhere, evolution and diversity, ecological niches,
bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotic, novel metabolic reshaping of the
environment, life being reshaped by the environment, molecular data, and
evolution. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813. SPAC5553
Astrobiology (Irregular) Discusses the scientific basis for the possible
existence of extraterrestial life. Includes origin and evolution of life on
Earth, possibility of life elsewhere in the solar system (including Mars),
and the possibility of life on planets around other stars. Prerequisite:
Instructor Consent. SPAC5613
Austronautics (Fa) Study of spacecraft design and operations. Prerequisite:
Admission to program or instructor consent. SPAC600V
Master’s Thesis (Irregular) (1-10) SPAC700V
Doctoral Dissertation (Irregular) (1-18) For full details see the Catalog of Studies |
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