Astronomy Classes
Below is a listing of courses
available
at Pomona College including their course catalog description and a link
to
an associated webpage if applicable
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Astronomy 1 -- Introduction to Astronomy.
A non-mathematical introduction to astronomy, which covers the entire
range
of phenomena from basic physics, planetary astronomy, stellar
astrophysics
and cosmology. Intended for non-majors. Spring semester.
Astronomy 6 -- Archeoastronomy and World Cosmology.
Explores the development of astronomy and cosmology around the
world and the relationship of astronomy to the cultures of society
ancient
and modern. Includes field trips to local dark sky sites, including a
camping
expedition to a dark sky site in Southern California. Spring Semester.
Astronomy 51 -- Advanced
Introduction to Astronomy
An advanced introductory course which includes astronomy and
astrophysics, and explores both the quantitative underpinnings of
astrophysics and the observational studies of stars, galaxies, and
nebulae in an advanced laboratory. An ideal course for first and second
year students with some knowledge of physics. Spring Semester.
Astronomy
62 -- Introduction to Astrophysics. Introduction to
astrophysics with
emphasis on topics of interest to students with a strong background in
introductory
physics. Topics include solar physics, stellar structure and cosmology.
Spring
Semester
Astronomy 101 -- Observational Astronomy.
Visual,
photographic and electronic observations of astronomical objects.
Discussion
of infrared and radio astronomy, as well as space-based UV and X-ray
astronomy.
Requires a year of physics and either Astro 1 or Astro 62 or permission
from
instructor. Fall Semester.
Astronomy 120 -- Star Formation
and
the Interstellar Medium. A survey of the formation of stars and
planets
in the universe, the galactic interstellar medium and the theoretical
and
observational aspects of understanding the conditions and evolution of
matter
in the galaxy. Offered alternate years.
Astronomy
121 -- Cosmology and
Extragalactic Astrophysics. Examines the large-scale structure of
the Universe and the
evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to the present epoch.
Offered alternate years.
Astronomy 122 - High-Energy Astrophysics.
Analysis
of the results of new ultraviolet, x-ray and gamma ray observations,
and
the astrophysical processes that produce high-energy photone. Offered
alternate
years.
Astronomy 123 -- Stellar
Structure
and Evolution. A rigorous treatment of stellar atmospheres and
radiative
transfer. Topics include stellar energy generation, evoltuion on and
away
from the main sequence, and the internal structures of stars and other
self-gravitating objects. Offered alternate years.
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