ASTR G4220. Patterns In Nature. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010. Prerequisites:MATH V1205 or the equivalent and MATH V3027.

Introduction to pattern dynamics, an emerging branch of dynamical systems and chaos theory. The mathematics of pattern formation with applications to astronomy, fluid dynamics, geology, chemistry, and biology.

ASTR W4240. Planetary Dynamics. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010. Prerequisites: Completion of calculus and introductory physics sequences.

An overview of the orbital motion, atmospheric/oceanic dynamics, and climates of planetary environments as revealed by spacecraft. Simple conceptual but mathematical models are used to compare plantary processes. Of interest to students in earth science, applied physics, astronomy, and physics.

ASTR G6001x. Radiative Processes. 3 pts. Prerequisites: 3000-level electromagnetic theory and quantum mechanics. Radiation mechanisms and interaction of radiation with matter. Applications of classical and semiclassical radiation theory and atomic physics to astrophysical settings. Radiative transfer, polarization, scattering, line radiation, special relativity, bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation, inverse compton scattering, ionization losses, shocks and particle acceleration, plasma processes, atomic structure and spectroscopic terms, radiative transitions and oscillator strengths, curve of growth, molecular spectra.

ASTR G6002y. Physics of The Interstellar Medium and Intergalactic Medium. 3 pts.

A survey of diffuse matter in the universe with emphasis on astrophysical processes and their observational consequences. Topics include radiative transfer, dust, ionization, thermal balance, magnetic fields, hydrodynamics, shocks and star formaion in the context of gaseous nebulae and the multi-phase ISM, ICM and IGM.

ASTR G6003. Stellar and Galactic Dynamics. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010.

The theory and observations of stellar and galactic dynamics, with emphasis on study of the formation and evolution of galactic structure and the distribution of dark matter.

ASTR G6004. Stellar Structure and Evolution. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010.

Topics include the physics of stellar structure, stellar atmospheres, radiation transport, nucleosynthesis, stellar evolution, star formation, pulsation, interacting binary stars, white dwarfs, and neutron stars.

ASTR G6005. Physical Cosmology. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010.

Topics include the extragalactic distance scale, Friedmann models, the microwave background, primordial nucleosynthesis, the formation of bound structures, clusters and superclusters of galaxies, measures of the mean density of the university, dark matter, baryosynthesis, inflation, galaxy formation, the particle physics connection.

ASTR G8001. Observational Astronomy. 3 pts. Prerequisites: one year of general astronomy

Detailed introduction to the instrumentation used in astronomy and the methods used to obtain and analyze data. Six main topics are included: the effects of the earth's atmosphere on radiation; astronomical optics and telescopes; detectors; observational methods; data reduction; and statistical methods. All the main observational methods (imaging, photometry, polarimetry, and spectroscopy) are treated.

ASTR G8002y. Extragalactic Astronomy. Not offered in 2009-2010.

ASTR G8003. Astrophysical fluid Dynamics (Lecture). 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010.

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of fluid dynamics with focus on standad applications of the theory to a variety of important astrophysical situations and objects. A brief introduction to several key numberical concepts. A brief description of the complications that arise when a fluid is magnetized.

ASTR G8110. The Local Group. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010.

ASTR G8125. Extrasolar Planets. 3 pts. Not offered in 2009-2010.

ASTR G9001x-G9002. Special Topics In Astrophysics. 4 pts.

ASTR G9003x-G9004y. Research, I and II. 3 pts.

ASTR G9201-G9202. Seminar In Stellar Astrophysics. 2-4 pts.

ASTR G9203-G9204. Seminar In Radio Astronomy and Galactic Astrophysics.. 2-4 pts. Members of the staff.