Course List
"The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.” -- Albert Einstein
Offered in Fall 2012
ASP 102 Stars & Galaxies
A classical introductory astronomy course that has no pre-requisites. The subjects covered in this course range from the Sun and stars to other galaxies to the origins of the universe.
ASP 201 University Physics I (Calculus I required as a prerequisite)
First semester introductory physics geared towards chemistry majors and students interested in carreers in health sciences (i.e. Pre-Med).
ASP 407 Practical Astronomy
This is an introductory astronomy course intended to take students with an interest and a good math background and give them some of the tools to start doing their own citizen science in astronomy. There are no pre-requisites, however it is expected that students have mastered the skills taught in general education introductory composition, math, and physical science classes before they enroll in this class.
General Course List
Courses are open to undergraduate and master's degree students. In 400-level courses, however, graduate students are expected to do additional work, including reading selected primary sources and, when appropriate, completing additional observatory/laboratory work.
Courses of General Interest**
ASP 101 Solar Systems & Planets (3 hrs.)*
ASP 102 Stars & Galaxies (3 hrs.)
ASP 104 Introduction to Physical Science (3 hrs.)
ASP 221 Introduction to Cosmology (3 hrs)
Courses for Science Students ***
ASP 303 Modern Astronomy
ASP 404 Astrophysics
ASP 406 Modern Cosmology
ASP 407 Practical Astronomy
ASP 408 Observational Astronomy
ASP 409 Galaxies: Structure and Evolution
ASP 410 Research 1-4 hrs.
ASP 420 Topics in Astronomy
Courses in Physics
ASP 201 University Physics I 3 hrs., plus 3 hr. lab
ASP 202 University Physics II 3 hrs., plus 3 hr. lab
*This course is also offered on a non-credit basis to residents of Central Illinois. Contact us for more information.
**Each of the general interest courses fulfil the UIS General Education requirement for physical science without lab.
*** The courses for science students are offered on a less frequent basis.
