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Astronomy Curriculum |
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Physics is the study of the most fundamental properties of
matter and energy, stressing the experimental determination
and the quantitative theoretical description of nature. As
such, it has close connections to and applications in
mathematics, the other physical sciences, particularly
chemistry and geology, and increasingly in the life and
medical sciences. Astronomy, the study of the formation and
evolution of the large-scale universe, extends the laws of
physics to the largest scales of both space and time and
allows students to apply their knowledge of physics to the
formation and structure of stars, galaxies and the early
universe itself. Both physics and astronomy have also been
important in Western intellectual history and the
development of fields outside the sciences such as
philosophy, religion, history and politics. Majoring in
Physics or Astronomy also develops capabilities valuable in
many real-life situations: problem solving skills,
quantitative modeling and analysis skills, technical reading
and writing skills, experimental design skills, and oral
presentation skills.
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers multiple tracks to suit
diverse student interests. The Physics and Astrophysics tracks provide rigorous
training for those students interested in graduate studies and research, while
the Astronomy and EPSS tracks train students more broadly in science for careers
in teaching, technology, and space science.
Information for Seniors can be found
here. For links to other courses offered by the
Department of Physics and Astronomy, please click
here. Students
concentrating in astrophysics have the unique opportunity to
participate in an astrophysics seminar and research program
offered jointly with the Carnegie Observatories, one of the
world's leading astronomy research institutes, that operates
the Las Campanas Observatories in Chile. Information on this
Claremont-Carnegie Astrophysics Research Program, and some
of the students who participated in the seminar can be found
here. |
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