Astronomy courses

This is a list of subjects that the Department of Astronomy hopes to cover in the future along with related subjects that are helpful in studying astronomy.

Where are the courses?

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Prerequisite knowlege

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Introduction to physics

Beginners Astronomy

• Introduction to Astronomy
• Solar System and Stellar Astronomy
  • Stellar evolution
• Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
• Cosmic Evolution

Outside related material

• Multivariable Calculus
• Introduction to differentiation
• Electricity and Magnetism in Physics
• Basic thermodynamics
• Introduction to Quantum Physics

Medium level Astronomy

• Introduction to Astrophysics
• Practical Astronomy

Related material

• Differential Equations
• Fundamental Physics Laboratory
• Oscillations and Waves
• Classical Mechanics
• Quantum Mechanics

Advanced Astronomy

• Galactic Astronomy
• The Interstellar Medium
• Binary and Variable Stars
• Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way
• Directed Readings in Current Literature
• Stellar Astrophysics
• Radiation in Planetary Atmospheres
• Astronomical Instrumentation and Techniques
• Cosmology
• Clusters of Galaxies
• Astrophysical Dynamics
• Computational Methods
• Astrophysical Hydrodynamics

Related material

• Electromagnetic Theory
  • Electromagnetic Waves

Remember, Wikiversity has adopted the "learning by doing" model for education. Lessons should center on learning activities for Wikiversity participants. We learn by doing.

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other proposed courses

Basic courses

• The visible sky
• The motions of the solar system
• Eclipses of the sun and moon
• Prehistoric astronomy

Advanced courses

• Astronomical Universe
• Elementary Astronomy
• Astronomical Methods
• Astrophysics
• Atomic Structure and Spectra
• Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
• Radiation Measurements in Astrophysics

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• Stellar Astronomy
• Stellar Dynamics
• Astronomical Techniques
• Big Bang
• Black Hole
• Life in the Universe
• Extragalactic Studies
• Dynamics
• Relativistic Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Computational Astrophysics
• Solar System
• Astronomy of Distant Universe
• Observational Astronomy

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• Interstellar Matter
• History of Astronomy
• Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Galactic Astronomy
• Distant Galaxies
• Star Clusters
• High-Energy Astronomy
• Radio Astronomy
• Planetary Science
• Astrophysical Jets
• Early Universe Cosmology
• Plasma Astrophysics
• Accretion Disks
• High Resolution Imaging

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Level 1 Solar System and Stellar Astronomy Stellar evolution Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy Cosmic Evolution Introduction to the Planets Observational astronomy Light and Optics Backyard Astronomy The visible sky The motions of the sun The motions of the moon The motion of the planets Eclipses of the sun and moon Prehistoric astronomy Level 2 Introduction to Astrophysics Scientific model

Level 3 Stellar evolution High Energy Astrophysics Introduction to General Relativity Cosmology Galactic Astronomy The Interstellar Medium Binary and Variable Stars Galaxies Beyond the Milky Way Directed Readings in Current Literature Stellar Astrophysics Radiation in Planetary Atmospheres Astronomical Instrumentation and Techniques Clusters of Galaxies Astrophysical Dynamics Computational Methods Astrophysical Hydrodynamics Time