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.