Undergraduate courses in

Astronomy and Space and Planetary Sciences

at the University of Arkansas

 

Astronomy

ASTR2001M Honors Survey of the Universe Laboratory (Fa) An introduction to the content and fundamental properties of the cosmos. Topics include planets and other objects of the solar system, the sun, normal stars and interstellar medium, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, and black holes.

ASTR2001L Survey of the Universe Laboratory  (Sp, Su, Fa) Daytime and nighttime observing with telescopes and indoor exercises on selected topics.

ASTR2003 Survey of the Universe (Sp, Su, Fa)  An introduction to the content and fundamental properties of the cosmos. Topics include planets and other objects of the solar system, the Sun, normal stars and interstellar medium, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, the Galaxy, clusters of galaxies, and cosmology.

ASTR2003H Honors Survey of the Universe (Fa)  An introduction to the content and fundamental properties of the cosmos. Topics include planets and other objects of the solar system, the Sun, normal stars and interstellar medium, birth and death of stars, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, the Galaxy, clusters of galaxies, and cosmology. May be repeated for 3 hours.

ASTR301V Observational Astronomy (Irregular)  (1-3) Individual experimental or observational problems studied with small telescopes, cameras, and other basic equipment. No credit is given toward a B.S. degree in physics.  Prerequisite: ASTR 2003 or ASTR 3003.

ASTR3033 Solar System Astronomy (Irregular)  Basic course on state of knowledge of solar system astronomy, especially designed for students in B.A. Physics program or as an elective for undergraduates in related areas.  Prerequisite: PHYS 2033 and PHYS 2031L.

ASTR3053 Stellar System Astronomy (Irregular)  Basic course on stars, galaxies and cosmology; especially designed for students in the B.A. Physics program or as an elective for undergraduates in related areas. Prerequisite:  PHYS 2033 and PHYS 2031L.

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.

 

Space and Planetary Sciences

SPAC300V Space & Planetary Sciences Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) This course covers research in space and planetary sciences performed by undergraduate students in the University. Prerequisite: Junior Standing and Instructor  Consent. May be repeated for 6 hours.

SPAC400VH Honors Research in Space & Planetary Sciences (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) This course covers research in space and planetary sciences performed by honors undergraduate students. Prerequisite: Junior

standing and registration in an honors program. Corequisite:  SPAC 4011H. May be repeated for 3 hours.

SPAC4011H Honors Colloquium in SPAC (Sp, Su, Fa) Research seminar for honors students engaged in undergraduate research in the space and planetary sciences. Prerequisite: Junior standing and registration in an honors program. Corequisite: SPAC 400VH. May be repeated for 1 hour.

 

For full details see the Catalog of Studies

 

 

 

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