**Review** Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

AST 301 Classical Astronomy and the Solar System

A look at classical astronomy (motions in the night sky), telescopes, and our solar system.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

AST 302 Stars and the Milky Way

A look at the structure, formation, and evolution of stars and the structure, dynamics, and formation of our Milky Way galaxy.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

AST 303 Galaxy Formation and Cosmology

Formation and evolution of galaxies, general relativity, the Big Bang, evolution and fate of the universe.
3

Prerequisites

MATH 132 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

AST 310 Techniques in Observational Astronomy

(3 lecture, 2 laboratory) Introduction to modern techniques in planning, obtaining, reducing and analyzing astronomical observations with focus on hands-on experience with computational tools and procedures.

4

Prerequisites

(MATH 131 and PHYS 241 with a minimum grade of D-) and (3.0 credit hours in AST with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required