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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: Register for lecture, quiz and lab. Quiz and lab options are directly under the lecture section chosen.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50800R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 140 of 145 | Vahe Peroomian | ONLINE |    | |
| 50802D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 19 of 19 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50803D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50804D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 18 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50805D | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50806D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50807D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 17 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50808D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50809D | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50801R | 060 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 140 of 145 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50810R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | MWF | 104 of 128 | Edward Rhodes | ONLINE | PDF (273990 KB) | |
| 50812R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 10 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50813R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50814R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50815R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50816R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50817R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 9 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50818R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 14 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50819R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50811R | 060 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 104 of 128 | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 3 of 16 | Joseph Vandiver | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 110 of 111 | Vahe Peroomian | ONLINE | | |
| 50832D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 19 of 19 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50833D | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50834D | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 19 of 19 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50835D | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 18 of 19 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50836D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 18 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50837D | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 18 of 18 | ONLINE | |
Observation and theory of stellar atmospheres and stellar interiors. Theory of stellar evolution. Physical and astronomical significance of the end states of stellar evolution. Prerequisite: PHYS-153L or PHYS-163L.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50849R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | MWF | 16 of 19 | Geraldine Peters | ONLINE | |
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-Lab | TBA | TBA | 0 of 24 | OFFICE | |
The Universe: its content and thermal history. Density anisotropies: initial conditions, linear and non-linear evolution. Observables, current and future data, theory-observations comparison.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50870R | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 12 | Elena Pierpaoli | ONLINE | PDF (185557 KB) | |