ASTR 111General Astronomy I (GE)4
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
Radford University · Courses
ASTR
10 courses with the subject ASTR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ASTR 112General Astronomy II (GE)4
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
ASTR 120General Astronomy (GE)3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
ASTR 121General Astronomy Lab (GE)1
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
ASTR 151Astronomy I3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- MATH 137 or equivalent. A quantitative introduction to astronomy for science majors. Survey of astronomy including history of astronomy, nature of light and gravity, telescopes and astronomical observations, evolution and dynamics of Earth and our solar system, dwarf planets and exoplanets.
ASTR 152Astronomy II3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- MATH 137 or equivalent. A quantitative introduction to astronomy for science majors. Stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis, the universe beyond the solar system and the cosmic distance ladder, black holes and other exotic objects, galaxies, origin and evolution of our universe.
ASTR 220Introduction to Astrophysics (GE)3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- MATH 138 or MATH 168 or a passing score on a placement test approved by the department. An algebra-based introduction to the fundamental methods used in astrophysics to investigate the cosmos. Lectures provide a general overview of the major disciplines found in astronomy and explore the ongoing developments in the field. REAL Area R
ASTR 310Observational Methods In Astronomy3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- ASTR 111 or ASTR 220 , PHYS 112 or PHYS 222 . Students will make telescopic observations of the moon, planets, stars, interstellar medium, and galaxies. Topics will include theory and practice in optical-range astrophotography and digital imaging techniques, and astronomical data reduction and interpretation. The class will spend approximately one hour per week in lecture, and four in lab.
ASTR 421Solar System Astronomy3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- ASTR 111 or ASTR 220 , MATH 172 , PHYS 222 . Application of astronomical concepts and techniques to solid astronomical bodies; study of meteorites, impact craters and ring systems; basic orbital mechanics. REAL Area R
ASTR 422Galactic Astronomy and Cosmology3
- Subject
- ASTR
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- Credits
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Catalog
- 2026-2027 University Academic Catalog
- Source
- catalog.radford.edu
- Prerequisite
- ASTR 112 or ASTR 220 , MATH 172 , PHYS 222 . Application of astronomical concepts and techniques to the structure and evolution of galaxies and other large-scale structures; cosmology, including the origin and evolution of our universe. REAL Area R
Source: Radford University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59