614 College of Science Course Descriptions - ASTR Department of Physics ASTR 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed with PHYS 1040. ASTR 2040 PS - Principles of Observational Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introductory course in observational astronomy. Topics will include planetary, stellar, and galactic astronomy, with a focus on modern observational techniques, including digital imagery, spectroscopy, and observing with science-grade astronomical instrumentation. Cross-listed with PHYS 2040. Prerequisite: MATH 1060 (minimum grade of C). ASTR 2800 - Introductory Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed research project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 2800. May be repeated up to 10 times. ASTR 2830 - Introductory Readings in Physics/ Astronomy Credits: (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Intended for students working on a directed reading project which includes physics/astronomy at the lower division level for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 2830. May be repeated up to 10 times. ASTR 3160 - Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Selected topics in astrophysics with a focus on stellar and planetary systems. Topics may include celestial mechanics, interaction of light and matter, stellar and planetary spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres and interiors, binary star systems, planets and planet formation, and extrasolar planets. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220. Cross-listed with PHYS 3160. ASTR 3170 - Galaxies and Cosmology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on galactic astronomy and cosmology. Topics may include gravitational dynamics, interaction of light and matter, galaxy classification, galaxy formation and evolution, the structure of the universe, cosmology, and the origin and fate of the universe. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220. Cross-listed with PHYS 3170. ASTR 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 4800. May be repeated up to 10 times. ASTR 4830 - Readings in Physics/Astronomy Credits: (1-3) Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid- state physics, modern physics, nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology, and astrophysics. These courses may be taken at any time on a personalized basis. Time and credit to be arranged. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 4830. May be repeated up to 10 times. Course Descriptions - PHYS PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] A brief survey of physics at the introductory level. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Three hours of lecture per week. PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Su, F, SpFall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed with ASTR 1040. PHYS 1360 PS - Principles of Physical Science Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog