Astronomy is the scientific study of matter in outer space, especially the positions, dimensions, distribution, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial bodies and phenomena.
- ASTRO101: General Astrophysics
- A study of the general physics of stellar phenomena.
- ASTRO121: The First Three Minutes of the Universe
- An elective course for non-majors covering current theory regarding the origin of the universe.
- ASTRO122: The Grand Tour
- An elective course for non-majors providing an overview of the planetary classification system using the Sol, Vulcan, Andor, and Tellarite systems as examples. A mandatory weeklong visit to one of the systems will be arranged during the semester.
- ASTRO123: Strange Sightings & Spatial Anomalies
- An elective course for non-majors covering spatial anomalies and other unusual phenomena encountered by various starships throughout the centuries.
- ASTRO200: Advanced Astrophysics
- Specifics of the forces divining movement of interplanetary bodies, blackholes and wormholes.
- ASTRO250: Stars
- Teaches the evolution and gravitational forces of stars.
- ASTRO301: Stellar Cartography 1
- Class on the basics of how stellar maps are assembled and analyzed.
- ASTRO302: Stellar Cartography 2
- Class on advanced stellar map-making and analysis.