Astrophysical Sciences & Technology Curriculum
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
ASTP 608 | Fundamentals of Astrophysics I | 3 |
ASTP 609 | Fundamentals of Astrophysics II | 3 |
ASTP 613 | Astronomical Observational Techniques and Instrumentation | 3 |
ASTP 610 | Mathematical and Statistical Methods for the Astrophysical Sciences | 3 |
MS Program typical course sequence
Master's Thesis
During the first year, most students begin a research project under the guidance of a faculty research adviser. Focus on the project becomes more significant during the second year, after the core courses have been completed. A thesis committee is appointed by the program director and consists of the student's adviser and at least two additional members, one of whom must be a faculty member in the astrophysical sciences and technology program. The final examination of the thesis consists of a public oral presentation by the student, followed by questions from the audience. The thesis committee privately questions the candidate following the presentation. The committee caucuses immediately following the examination and thereafter notifies the candidate and the program director of the results.
MS to Ph.D. transfer
Depending on each student's progress in their course work and the research project, students enrolled in the astrophysical sciences and technology MS program may seek program approval to have their MS thesis and thesis defense serve as the Ph.D. qualifying examination. Upon successfully qualifying, students may choose to proceed to Ph.D. candidacy rather than accepting a terminal master of science degree. This transition is contingent on the availability of an adviser and research funding.
Course Number
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Course TItle
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Credits
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ASTP 608 | Fundamentals of Astrophysics I | 3 |
ASTP 609 | Fundamentals of Astrophysics II | 3 |
ASTP 613 | Astronomical Observational Techniques and Instrumentation | 3 |
ASTP 610 | Mathematical and Statistical Methods for the Astrophysical Sciences | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
ASTP 730 | Stellar Structure and Atmospheres | 3 |
ASTP 740 | Galactic Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 750 | Extragalactic Astrophysics | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
ASTP 611 | Statistical Methods for Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 720 | Galactic Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 750 | Extragalactic Astrophysics | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
ASTP 611 OR ASTP 720 |
Statistical Methods for Astrophysics Computational Methods for Astrophysics |
3 |
ASTP 760 | Introduction to Relativity and Gravitation | 3 |
ASTP 861 | Advanced Relativity and Gravitation | 3 |
PHYS 611 | Classical Electrodynamics I | 3 |
PHYS 612 | Classical Electrodynamics II | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
IMGS 628 | Design and Fabrication of Solid State Camera | 3 |
IMGS 639 | Principles of Solid State Imaging Arrays | 3 |
IMGS 642 | Testing of Focal Plane Arrays | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
ASTP 610 | Mathematical Methods for the Astrophysical Sciences | 3 |
ASTP 611 | Statistical Methods for Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 720 | Computational Methods for Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 730 | Stellar Structure and Atmosphere | 3 |
ASTP 740 | Galactic Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 750 | Extragalactic Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 831 | Stellar Evolution and Environments | 3 |
ASTP 835 | High Energy Astrophysics | 3 |
ASTP 841 | The Interstellar Medium | 3 |
ASTP 851 | Cosmology | 3 |
ASTP 760 | Introduction to Relativity and Gravitation | 3 |
ASTP 861 | Advanced Relativity and Gravitation | 3 |
PHYS 611 | Classical Electrodynamics I | 3 |
PHYS 612 | Classical Electrodynamics II | 3 |
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
IMGS 628 | Design and Fabrication of Solid State Camera | 3 |
IMGS 682 | Digital Image Processing | 3 |
IMGS 737 | Physical Optics | 3 |
IMGS 754 | Pattern Recognition | 3 |
IMGS 661 | Geometric Optics and Lens Design | 3 |
IMGS 765 | Performance Modeling and Characterization of Remote Sensing Systems | 3 |
MATH 605 | Stochastic Processes | 3 |
MATH 612 | Numerical Linear Algebra | 3 |
MATH 711 | Advanced Methods in Scientific Computing | 3 |
MATH 712 | Numberical Methods for PDE's | 3 |
MATH 731 | Advanced Dynamical Systems | 3 |