Introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy as well as the history of their development. Includes a laboratory component. Credit not awarded for both ASTR 1400 and ASTR 1405.

Introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy as well as the history of their development. No laboratory. Credit not awarded for both ASTR 1405 and ASTR 1400.

Ancient cosmologies, beginning of time, origin of matter, cosmic background radiation, antimatter and dark matter, the expanding universe and origin of structure. Prerequisites: ASTR 1400 or ASTR 1405; MATH 1034 or equivalent.

Introduces the foundations of modern astrophysics. Builds upon the knowledge gained in an introductory astronomy course, and uses the tools gained in introductory physics courses to put astronomical ideas on more solid quantitative footing. Students will develop the mathematical and qualitative tools necessary to analyze astrophysical phenomena including orbital motion, planet-moon interactions, stellar lifecycles, and much more. Prerequisites: MATH 1224, MATH 1242, or MATH 1248; PHYS 1500 or PHYS 1600.