Department of Physics & Astronomy

Astronomy Courses

ASTR 108 Descriptive Astronomy (LA, N, T) 3 s.h.
Survey study of our solar system, stars, the Galaxy, other galaxies, and the universe; methods and problems of astronomy. Does not include laboratory. Not open to students enrolled in or who have completed ASTR 110.

ASTR 110 Introductory Astronomy (LA, NL, TQ) 3 s.h.
Survey study of our solar system, stars, the Galaxy, other galaxies, and the universe; methods, instruments and problems of astronomy; field and laboratory experience. Not open to students enrolled in or who have completed ASTR 108.

ASTR 115 Big Bang: The Creation & Evolution of the Universe (LA, N, T) 3 s.h.
Scientific study of the creation and evolution of the universe (cosmology). Intended primarily for non-science majors. Not open to students enrolled in or who have completed ASTR 270 or 271.

ASTR 194 Selected Topics 1 - 3 s.h.
Selected topics of current interest in astronomy.
Prerequisite: permission of department.

ASTR 270 Our Solar System (LA, NL, TQ) 3 s.h.
The sky as earth-related to time and geographic location; the motions and physical properties of the members of our solar system; theories about the origin of the solar system; methods of obtaining and interpreting astronomical data; field and laboratory experience.
Prerequisite: PHYS 103 or 203 completed or concurrent.

ASTR 271 Stars and Galaxies (LA, NL, TQ) 3 s.h.
Studies distances, motions, physical characteristics, and origins/evolutions of stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the universe. Includes field and laboratory experience.
Prerequisite: PHYS 104 or 204 completed or concurrent.

ASTR 294 Selected Topics 1 - 3 s.h.
Selected topics of current interest in astronomy.
Prerequisite: 3 s.h. ASTR

ASTR 299 Independent Study in Astronomy 1 - 3 s.h.
Independent studies under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: SoS and 3 s.h. ASTR

ASTR 360 Observational Methods (LA) 3 s.h.
Introduces modern astronomical instrumentation and its historical role in expanding our knowledge about the universe. Topics include star charts/catalogs, telescopes, astrophotography (with specialized darkroom techniques), image tubes, CCD's, and other detectors, spectroscopy, and photoelectric photometry. Includes laboratory.
Prerequisites: ASTR 270 and 271.

ASTR 376 Topics in Modern Astronomy (LA) 3 s.h.
Selected topics in areas of Astronomy in which recent significant developments have occurred. Emphasizes observational, instrumental, and theoretical aspects of interpreting information about the solar system and the universe.
Prerequisites: ASTR 270 and 271.

ASTR 394 Selected Topics 1 - 3 s.h.
Selected topics of current interest in the astronomy field.
Prerequisites: ASTR 270 and 271.

ASTR 399 Independent Study in Astronomy 1 - 3 s.h.
Independent studies under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: ASTR 270 and 271.

Note: The following courses may be offered irregularly on an individual
enrollment basis.

ASTR 112 Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
ASTR 220 Archeoastronomy
ASTR 273 Planetarium Operation

For questions or comments, please contact:
Dr. Hugh A. Gallagher, Chair
Physics & Astronomy Department
State University of New York College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820
Voice: (607) 436-3342
Fax: (607) 436-2654

This site is maintained by Dr. Douglas Armstead.
Last updated on August, 2005