Fall 2024 Astronomy UN3997 section 001

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH

Call Number 14149
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Frederik Paerels
Type INDEPENDENT
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description Prerequisites: the instructor's permission. For an independent research project or independent study, a brief description of the proposed project or reading, with the supervising faculty member's endorsement, is required for registration. A variety of research projects conducted under the supervision of members of the faculty. Observational, theoretical, and experimental work in galactic and extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. The topic and scope of the work must be arranged with a faculty member in advance; a written paper describing the results of the project is required at its completion (note that a two-term project can be designed such that the grade YC is given after the first term). Senior majors in astronomy or astrophysics wishing to do a senior thesis should make arrangements in May of their junior year and sign up for a total of 6 points over their final two terms. Both a substantial written document and an oral presentation of thesis results are required.
Web Site Vergil
Department Astronomy
Enrollment 11 students (15 max) as of 9:05PM Monday, December 2, 2024
Subject Astronomy
Number UN3997
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Open To Barnard College, Columbia College, Engineering:Undergraduate, Global Programs, General Studies, Journalism, Professional Studies
Section key 20243ASTR3997W001