Introductory Astronomy, ASTR 1010: This course presents an overview of
classical and modern astronomy. Topics covered include: everyday
observations of the sky, planets, stars, galaxies, and cosmology (the
study of the Universe itself). In essence, students will be introduced
to what we know about the Universe, how we know it, and why it matters
to them.
Semesters: Fall 2012, Spring 2013
Astrophsics, ASTR 4810/4820: This two-part sequence is
normally taken by students in their Junior or Senior years who are
concentrating in Astrophysics or majoring in Astronomy. The course will
cover spherical coordinate systems, astronomical time, celestial
mechanics, radiative transfer, stellar spectra and classification,
binary stars and stellar masses, amongst other things. The emphasis of
this course is placed strongly on student problem solving though
frequent homework and exams.
Semesters: Fall 2013/Spring 2014, Fall 2014/Spring 2015, Fall 2015/Spring 2016
Professional Development Seminar, PYHS 6980: This team-taught
seminar is intended to help graduate students develop skills that will
enhance their research productivity and marketability. The class is
fairly conversational in nature, with the goal of getting students to
actively consider their career goals and to start mapping out the steps
necessary to achieve them. There are small homework assignments after
each class and grades are assigned pass/fail.
Semesters: Fall 2012, Fall 2014