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23 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 1000Descriptive Astronomy

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 1050Survey of Astronomy4

Consists of 3 lecture periods and a two-hour laboratory in observational and laboratory astronomy. Observing sessions are scheduled after dark and held when weather permits. Designed primarily for non-science majors. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 1000 or equivalent, or passing the Mathematics Placement examination at Level 2.

ASTR 1070The Earth: Its Physical

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 2000Anthro test course

Arabic ARBC 1010 - First Year Arabic I

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 2310General Astronomy I4

[(none)<>PN] Covers the history of astronomy, orbital mechanics, solar system (the Sun, planetary interiors, atmospheres, moons, comets, meteors); interaction of radiation and matter (physical processes in gas, black body radiation) astronomical instrumentation and detectors. Laboratory includes exercises in observational astronomy. Observing sessions are scheduled after dark and held when weather permits. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 1210 or PHYS 1310 , MATH 2200 .

ASTR 2320General Astronomy II4

Covers the properties of stars, stellar atmospheres and stellar evolution, interstellar matter, galaxies and cosmology including n models of the universe, the Big Bang, and dark energy. Laboratory includes exercises in observational astronomy. Observing sessions are scheduled after dark and held when weather permits. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 1210 or PHYS 1310 , MATH 2200 .

ASTR 4000Astronomy for Teachers2

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Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 4100Astrophysics for Secondary

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 4610Introduction to Astrophysics3

Includes astrophysical sources of radiation, radiation transport, nonequilibrium processes, stellar atmospheres, stellar interiors and the interstellar medium. Max Credit: 3

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: ASTR 2310 , PHYS 2310 and concurrent registration in PHYS 4210 and PHYS 4410 .

ASTR 4620Modern Research in Astrophysics3

Taught jointly by astrophysics faculty and others. Includes several topics of current research in astrophysics. Max Credit: 3

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: ASTR 4610 .

ASTR 4860Problems in (TOPIC)14

Independent, in-depth study of selected problems in astronomy and astrophysics. Entirely laboratory-oriented investigations of astronomical objects. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 14
Credits (max): 14
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: ASTR 2310 and PHYS 2310 . 950

ASTR 5150Astronomical Techniques4

Discusses selected topics in observational astronomy such as applications of the Fourier transform, design of optical instruments, properties of various detectors of electromagnetic radiation, sources of uncertainty in astronomical data, reduction techniques for these data, and techniques of image processing. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing in astrophysics.

ASTR 5160Data Mining in Large

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 5420Stellar Evolution and Structure4

The life cycle of stars forms the basis for this course, including formation and early evolution, hydrostatic structure, and late stages of evolution. In addition, energy generation and transport are presented. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing in astrophysics.

ASTR 5460Galactic Structure and Evolution

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 5465Galaxies4

Presents material necessary for study of the Milky Way, galaxies, active galaxies, and the large-scale structure of the universe. Topics include stellar populations, kinematics and dynamics in the Milky Way and other galaxies, galaxy classification and properties, and active nuclei and quasars. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing in astrophysics.

ASTR 5470Interstellar Medium and Diffuse

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 5490Planets and Their Stars4

Reviews recent and current research in planets and exoplanets. Topics may include planet formation, known properties of exoplanets, comparisons to Solar System planets, properties of planet-hosting stars, and evolution of planetary systems. Max Credit: 4

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.

ASTR 5630General Relativity and

Subject: ASTR
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu

ASTR 5860Independent Study1-4

Investigations on the level of original graduate research in astrophysics. Max Credit: (Max. 24)

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: ASTR 4860 or equivalent.

ASTR 5870Special Topics in Astronomy1-4

Max Credit: (Max. 20)

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing

ASTR 5960Thesis Research1-9

Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their thesis project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their thesis. Max Credit: (Max. 48)

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program.

ASTR 5980Dissertation Research1-9

Graduate level course designed for students who are involved in research for their dissertation project. Also used for students whose coursework is complete and are writing their dissertation. Max Credit: (Max. 48)

Subject: ASTR
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.uwyo.edu
Prerequisite: enrollment in a graduate degree program. Atmospheric Science ATSC 1101 - First-Year Seminar Credits: 3 Max Credit: 3 USP 2015 Code: U5FY

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