Chan, C. (Religion); Chennault, C.L. (Chinese Literature); Chu, C.C., (Chinese and Linguistics); Hulvey, S.Y. (Japanese Literature); Kubota, S.A. (Japanese Language); Kumar, A. (English); McMahon, R. (History); Murphy, J.A. (Japanese Literature); Narayanan, V. (Religion); Nygren, S. (English/Film Studies); Renner, R. (Education); Thursby, G.R. (Religion); Toda, Y. (Economics); Turim, M. (English/Film Studies); Wehmeyer, A.K. (Japanese and Linguistics); Zhou, Z.Y. (Chinese Literature).

Office: Grinter 470 (392-2422)

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Proseminar of variable content providing an opportunity for in-depth study of special topics in Asian Studies.

Students will select an adviser from Asian Studies faculty members and carry out an independent research project culminating in the preparation of an honors thesis.

Dermott, S.F., Chair; Leacock, R.J., Associate Chair; Carr, T.D.: Chen, K.Y.; Cohen, H.L.; Eichhorn, H.K.; Elston, R.J.; Gombola, P.P.; Gottesman, S.T.; Gustafson, B.A.; Hunter, J.H.; Kandrup, H.E.; Lada, E.A.; Lebo, G.R.; Oliver, J.P.; Pina, R. K.; Reyes, F.J.; Smith, A.G.; Smith, H.C.; Telesco, C.M.; Wilson, R.E.

Undergraduate Coordinator: J.P. Oliver oliver@astro.ufl.edu

Graduate Coordinator: J. P. Oliver oliver@astro.ufl.edu

Office: Bryant 211 (392-2052)

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An elementary, largely nonmathematical survey of our universe of stars, planets, and galaxies. Acquaints the student with the development of astronomy as a human activity – with how we know as well as what we know. Primarily for those not majoring in physical science or mathematics. (P)

An elementary introduction to experimental work in astronomy, includes both scheduled laboratory exercises during the day in the teaching lab and evening observational astronomy at the on-campus teaching observatory. (P)

Survey of the Solar System: Sun, planets, satellites, asteroids, meteorites and comets. (P)

Introduction to stars and galaxies. (P)

Considers the origin of life on Earth and the possibility of its existence elsewhere. A multidisciplinary approach is followed. Conditions for life to form, and the likelihood that such conditions may exist elsewhere in the Universe, are discussed. Also considered are schemes proposed for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). (P)

A descriptive, nonmathematical examination of current ideas concerning the origin, evolution and future development of the universe and its major constituents. This elementary course in cosmology is designed for nonscience majors. (P)

First part of the sequence AST 3018-3019, a survey of astronomy and astrophysics for majors in a physical science, engineering or mathematics. Course covers the celestial sphere; gravitation, orbits and tides; time and the calendar; the Moon’s phases and eclipses; light and spectra; the solar system; and a few historical milestones. (P)

Second part of the sequence AST 3018-3019. Course covers stellar distance determination; spectral classification, magnitudes and the nature of color indices; binary stars; the interstellar medium; the Sun as a star; stellar interiors; star formation and stellar evolution; the structure of the Milky Way; the kinds of galaxies and their properties; groups, clusters, and superclusters of galaxies; and cosmology. (P)

Intended for nonscience majors who have had an introductory course in astronomy, this course presents an in-depth look at selected topics of current interest. The content is flexible, according to the desires of the students and the instructor. No physics or mathematics background required.

Astronomy, from its beginnings through Newton. Emphasis is on the works of Ptolemy, Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and Newton. (H, P)

A basic introduction to navigational astronomy and celestial navigation and the principles involved in determination of position at sea and in the air. Fundamental navigational principles are also covered including interception and radius of action problems. A few evening sessions are required during which sextant sights are taken for the reduction of data and the plotting of celestial fixes. (P)

Course provides foundation and background on selected topics in astrophysics including broadening mechanisms of spectral lines, equations of state of gases, thermodynamics, radiation sources, radiative transport, kinetic theory of gases, stellar structure and evolution of binary stars.

An investigation into the properties of galaxies and of their distribution in space. Some cosmological implications of this distribution will be discussed. The course is designed for astronomy majors and advanced students of other mathematical sciences.

A course designed to familiarize the student with various coordinate systems used in astronomy, the transformations by which they are related, and the computation of objects’ positions with respect to these. (P)

First part of the sequence AST 4722C and AST 4723C, fundamental principles and techniques used in planning, making, reducing and analyzing modern astronomical observations. Includes classroom lectures or discussion, indoor preparatory work, data analysis, and outdoor night observations; gives an introduction to numerical treatment of observations, photographic plate measurements, photo-electric photometry, CCD imaging, digital imaging processing; astronomical spectroscopy and radio observations.

Second part of the sequence AST 4722C and AST 4723C.

Assigned reading or research for qualified undergraduates.

Lecture, seminar or laboratory sessions covering selected topics of current interest in astronomy.