ASTR 496

Fall 2010 All Classes

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Seminar in Astronomy

Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Lectures on topics of current interest in astronomy and astrophysics; for advanced undergraduates and graduates. See Class Schedule for current topics.

Approved for both letter and S/U grading. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

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ASTR 496 class schedule data for fall 2010
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	56670	Lecture	DS	4:00PM -4:50PM	W	134 Astronomy Building	Gammie, C Fields, B	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/23/10-12/08/10 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Decadal Survey Section Info: 496 DC: Astro 2010: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey Class will read selected white papers and conclusions for the astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey, discuss what the report reveals about where the greatest opportunities are in astronomical research over the next decade, and discuss implications of priorities set by the report. Students will practice oral presentation skills by giving brief talks introducing a paper. Homework will consist of brief written summaries and reactions to some of the papers.