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Astronomy (ASTR)
- http://physics.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ACB439; phone (213) 740-1140.
Survey of the universe: planets, satellites, comets, stars, nebulae, galaxies. Practical component includes planetary observations and dark-sky field trip. Not available for major credit.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Participation in one evening observation session is required. Dates and times to be arranged. Register for lecture, corresponding Quiz and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50800R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 121 of 128 | Nicholas Warner | SLH200 |    | |
| 50802R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 14 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50803R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50804R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50805R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50806R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 14 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50807R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50808R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50809R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50801R | 001 | Quiz | 5:00-6:20pm | Tuesday | 121 of 128 | TBA | | ||
| 50810R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | MWF | 94 of 128 | Edward Rhodes | SLH200 | | |
| 50812R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 13 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50813R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 8 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50814R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50815R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50816R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50817R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 7 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50818R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50819R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 11 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM313 | | |
| 50811R | 001 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 94 of 128 | OFFICE | |
Laboratory component for ASTR 100Lxg for transfer students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution. For transfer students only. Departmental approval. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50820D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | Joseph Vandiver | OFFICE | |
Survey of the prospects for life in our solar system and beyond, based on the evolution of life on Earth.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50830R | 001 | Lecture | 3:30-4:50pm | Mon, Wed | 48 of 48 | Vahe Peroomian | SLH102 | | |
| 50832R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM300 | | |
| 50833R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM300 | | |
| 50834R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | SGM300 | |
Galaxies and clusters of galaxies: their content, structure, dynamics, distribution, and motions; the cosmic microwave background: theory and observation; elements of observational cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS-153L or PHYS-163L.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50844R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 14 | Elena Pierpaoli | HED103 | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50850D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 24 | OFFICE | |