Astrophysical and Planetary Science Classes at the University of Colorado in Boulder

These great courses should give you a deeper, more thorough understanding of astronomy than you've ever been taught. Learn all about the solar system, black holes, and space exploration. Classes like Modern Cosmology---Origin and Structure of the Universe will delve into such things as the Big Bang, and the age, structure and size of the universe. Find out how certain ancient cultures observed and studied the universe in the Ancient Astronomies of the World. Other courses like Planets and Their Atmospheres will help students to better understand the atmosphere of such planets as Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. They're great classes for anyone pursuing a career in space and planetary research.

What is Astronomy

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences. People of early civilizations performed methodical observations of the night sky. Even some astronomical artifacts have been found from much earlier periods. Also commonly referred to as astrophysics, astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects like stars, planets, comets, and galaxies. It is also the study of phenomena that originate outside the Earth's atmoshere; such as, the cosmic background radiation. The subject is concerned with the evolution, physics, chemistry, meteorology, and motion of celestial objects. The formation and development of the universe is also studied in astronomy.

Coolest courses on astronomy

ASTR 1010: Introductory Astronomy 1 (4 Credits) - Students will be introduced to the principles of modern astronomy for nonscience majors, summarizing our present knowledge about the Earth, Sun, moon, planets, and origin of life. The class requires nighttime observation sessions at Sommers-Bausch Observatory and Fiske Planetarium.

ASTR 1030: Accelerated Introductory Astronomy 1 (4 Credits) - This course covers principles of modern astronomy summarizing our present knowledge about the Earth, Sun, moon, planets, and origin of life. Another visit to the planetarium and observatory for observation sessions is required in this class. I'm sure you're broken-hearted.