Astronomy 121,2,3: Introduction to Astronomy

Astronomy 121: An introduction to the Solar System. We consider: (1) the development of astronomical thought; (2) the properties of the Solar System and its constituents; and (3) some thoughts on our current understanding of the Solar System.

Astronomy 122: Introduction to Stellar Structure and Evolution. We consider: (1) what we know about stars and small stellar systems and why we believe we know these things; (2) the Sun as a paradigm for all stars; (3) the physics and modeling of stars; and (4) the birth, life, and deaths of stars.

Astronomy 123: Introduction to Cosmology and Cosmogony.

Physics 203: An introduction to electricity and magnetism. We consider the properties of electrostatic fields and their energy; electrical circuits; magnetostatic fields and their energy; and radiation.

Physics 207,8,9: Introduction to Astrophysics

Physics 207: (1) an introduction to the development of our understanding of the dynamics of the Solar System from the early Greeks to Kepler and Newton to some current ideas on the stability properties of the orbits of the bodies in the Solar System, and (2) an introduction to current views on the formation of the Solar System, the evolution of the Solar System, and the Solar System's place in the Universe.

Physics 208: (1) an introduction to stellar structure and evolution, with a particular emphasis on the Sun; and (2) an introduction to high-energy astrophysics, with a particular emphasis the x-ray and gamma-ray production by the compact remnants of stars (white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes).

Physics 209: An introduction to cosmology, the study of the origin and evolution of the Universe. In this course, we discuss the important observational results concerning the structure and evolution of the Universe and then discuss currently accepted models based upon the data.

Physics 411: Analytical Mechanics

Physics 411: an introduction to analytical mechanics (Calculus of Variations, d'Alembert's Principle, Hamilton's Principle, Lagrange mechanics) for physics majors and majors in related fields

Physics 412/512,413/513,422/522: Electrodynamics

Physics 412/512: an introduction to electrostatics for physics majors and majors in related fields

Physics 413/513: an introduction to magnetostatics and Maxwell's Equations for physics majors and majors in related fields

Physics 422/522: an introduction to electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, and special relativity and electrodynamics for physics majors and majors in related fields