ASTR 199

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Undergraduate Open Seminar

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Credit: 0 TO 5 hours.

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Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in the same term up to 5 hours or separate terms up to 8 hours, if topics vary.

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ASTR 199 class schedule data for fall 2024
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
10395	Independent Study		ARRANGED	n.a.	Location Pending		Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/24-12/11/24 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required
31281	Conference	CIA	4:00PM -4:50PM	W	144 Loomis Laboratory	Dunne, B	Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/26/24-10/18/24 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Careers in Astronomy Section Info: Careers In Astronomy (CIA): Exploration of careers for astronomy majors. Introduction to the Astronomy Department, faculty, research, and curricula. May include presentations by external speakers. S/U grading only. Meets first 8 weeks. Restriction(s): Restricted to Astronomy or Computer Sci & Astronomy or Astrophysics or Astronomy + Data Science major(s) or minor(s). Not intended for Undeclared.
55223	Online	SPA	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Looney, L	Part of Term: B Date Range: 10/21/24-12/11/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Smartphone Astronomy Section Info: Smartphone Astronomy (SPA): Use your smartphone to explore the sky and learn about the sky and astronomy. Measure the radius of the Earth by just using your phone. Look for mysterious cosmic rays. Try to overcome your camera sensor and compare the diameter of the Moon and Sun. Chart the Moon’s phases. Watch the Earth turn under the stars and move about its orbit. With dedication, hopefully some clear skies, and your smartphone, you can learn more about your place on the Earth and through that your place in the Universe. The course is online and asynchronous. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring observations, problem-solving, and scientific methods. Students are required to own a smartphone, or have unfettered use of one, with a working camera to take this course. Note that outdoor photography at night is a class requirement.