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Astronomy (ASTR)
- http://physics.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ACB; 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 | 060 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 124 of 128 | Vera Gluscevic | ONLINE |   | |
| 50802R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50803R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50804R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50805R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50806R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50807R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50808R | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50809R | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50801R | 060 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 124 of 128 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50810R | 060 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | MWF | 48 of 128 | Edward Rhodes | ONLINE | | |
| 50812R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 9 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50813R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 10 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50814R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50816R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50818R | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 8 of 18 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50811R | 060 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 48 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 12 | 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 | Mon, Wed | 127 of 128 | Vahe Peroomian | ONLINE | | |
| 50832R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50833R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50834R | 060 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50835R | 060 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50836R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50837R | 060 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50838R | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50839R | 060 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Friday | 15 of 16 | ONLINE | |
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 | 060 | Lecture | 8:30-9:50am | MWF | 14 of 24 | Elena Pierpaoli | 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 | TBA | TBA | 0 of 24 | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
Special Topics in Astronomy.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Discoveries from Galileo to the Present Time | ||||||||||
| 50855D | 088 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 12 | Elena Pierpaoli | OFFICE | | |