For nonscience majors. Cosmic origins from the Big Bang to life, and the connections among the origins of stars, planets, and life. 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Astronomy. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Astronomy.
Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.
May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. 350L. History and Philosophy of Astronomy. Intended for natural science and engineering students interested in the practical aspects of instrument design and construction. Includes optics and optical design, electronics, machining and mechanical design, and computer interfacing. Students work in groups and as teams to design a computer-controlled optical instrument.