ASTRO 220
New Discoveries in Astronomy
Discuss the latest discoveries in astronomy with leading scientists from around the nation. In this course, the Astronomy Department's weekly professional visitors will also make simplified in-class presentations on their research. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the techniques, significance, and scientific context with both the visitor and the instructor.
Prerequisites & course information
ASTRO 101, 102, 104, 105, 115, 142, 201 or PHYSICS 169. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) (3). (NS). (BS). (QR/2). May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Credit granted for a combined total of 6 credits in ASTRO 220 and ASTRO 420.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027