Fall 2024 Astronomy 7A Course Information
Note: Astronomy 7B is not offered in the Fall semester.
Instructor: Courtney Dressing
Course ID: 21104
Meeting Time: TuTh 5:00 - 6:29 pm
Course Description: This is the first part of an overview of astrophysics, with an emphasis on the way in which physics is applied to astronomy. This course deals with the solar system and stars, while 7B covers galaxies and cosmology. Solar system topics include orbital mechanics, geology of terrestrial planets, planetary atmospheres, and the formation of the solar system. The study of stars will treat determination of observations, properties and stellar structure, and evolution. The physics in this course includes mechanics and gravitation; kinetic theory of gases; properties of radiation and radiative energy transport; quantum mechanics of photons, atoms, and electrons; and magnetic fields.
Fall 2024 Services Offered
Services are offered in partnership with the Astronomy and Physics departments. Offerings will begin in the third week of instruction. Please visit the link below to view service hours and room locations.
| Drop-In | Topic Review | Exam Review |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Note: SLC services are complementary to academic support offered by the course instructional team, campus departments, and the residence halls. The SLC Science Program is run by professional learning specialists and services are provided by trained peer staff.