1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
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ASTRONOMY
Professor Jack O. Burns, department head
Professors Anderson, Beebe, McNamara;
Assistant Professors Holtzman, Klypin, Marley, Walterbos;
College Professor Webber;
College Assistant Professors Devereux, Loken
(505) 646-4438
The department does not offer a B.S. degree but encourages
interested students to enroll in the physics program as a first step
toward a career in astronomy. Undergraduate courses are taught as
service courses to other programs. All students are invited to share
with us this exciting area of study, through our basic and advanced
undergraduate courses.The Department of Astronomy offers a graduate
program leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Interested students should
consult the Graduate School Catalog, which is available from the
Graduate School.
Regular Undergraduate Course Offerings
| ASTR 109, Survey of Astronomy |
3 |
| ASTR 110G, Introduction to Astronomy |
4 |
| ASTR 209G, The Planets |
3 |
| ASTR 210, The Search for Extraterrestrial Life |
3 |
| ASTR 310G, Into the Final Frontier |
3 |
| ASTR 330G, Planetary Exploration |
3 |
Other courses at the 300- and 400-levels are offered on an occasional basis. Consult the "Course Descriptions" chapter in this catalog.
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