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Astronomy (ASTR)
- http://physics.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in ACB-439; 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 | 126 of 128 | Vera Gluscevic | SLH200 |   | |
| 50802R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 15 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50803R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50804R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50805R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 16 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50806R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50807R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50808R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Wednesday | 16 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50809R | 001 | Lab | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50801R | 001 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 126 of 128 | TBA | | ||
| 50810R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | MWF | 44 of 80 | Edward Rhodes | SLH100 | PDF (500817 KB) | |
| 50812R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 12 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50813R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 6 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50815R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 13 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50816R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 16 | SGM313 | | ||
| 50811R | 001 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 44 of 128 | TBA | | ||
| 50840D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | MTuWThF | 20 of 25 | Vahe Peroomian | OFFCAMPUS | | |
| 50842R | 088 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 20 of 25 | OFFCAMPUS | | ||
| 50841R | 088 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 20 of 25 | OFFCAMPUS | | ||
| 50825R | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:20am | Tue, Thu | 11 of 20 | Vahe Peroomian | RTH217 | PDF (179586 KB) | |
| 50827R | 060 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 11 of 20 | ONLINE | | ||
| 50826R | 060 | Quiz | TBA | TBA | 11 of 20 | Vahe Peroomian | 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 | 001 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 7 of 12 | Joseph Vandiver | TBA | |
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 | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 89 of 90 | Vahe Peroomian | SLH102 | | |
| 50832R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 15 of 15 | SGM314 | | ||
| 50833R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Friday | 15 of 15 | SGM314 | | ||
| 50834R | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | SGM314 | | ||
| 50835R | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 15 | SGM314 | | ||
| 50836R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 15 | SGM314 | | ||
| 50837R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:50pm | Friday | 14 of 15 | SGM314 | |
Concepts of space-time, general relativity applied to an homogeneous and expanding universe. Universe's content and thermal history. Introduction to current observational tests of cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 153L or PHYS 163L.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50844R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MWF | 7 of 12 | Elena Pierpaoli | DMC104 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50850R | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Vahe Peroomian | TBA | | |
| 50855D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture-Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 24 | Vahe Peroomian | OFFICE | |