These are all common and exciting questions. There are several points which sometimes raise questions in students' minds about whether ASTR 342 is and appropriate course for them. Following are answers to the most frequently asked questions. Neither the instructor nor ISIS enforce this prerequisite.
All essential material is covered in lectures or assigned readings.
Some material will be covered rapidly. In general students without ASTR 121 or 124 have not experienced any special problems. It does not indicate a course aimed primarily at majors. In particular, they should be able to work well independently. There is no TA assigned to the course.