Bachelor Degree in Astronomy at Harvard University |
Harvard University
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Harvard University is a Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above Research Universities (very high research activity) with 25,690 students in Cambridge, MA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Associate degree, Bachelor degree, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Masters degree, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree, Certificates/First-Professional Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Harvard University
Bachelor degree
Astronomy
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Astronomy is the study of the universe and the various objects in it using the laws of Physics, for example:
Birth, evolution and death of stars - red giants, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes
Properties of galaxies - Milky Way Galaxy - quasars
Origin and evolution of the universe - the Big Bang
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER CONCENTRATING IN ASTRONOMY?
-It is a wonderful subject
-If you enjoy Physics & Mathematics, it can be very interesting to apply these subjects in the study of Astronomy
-Favorable faculty to student ratio-- there are about 40 faculty/lecturers and 30 undergraduates -- lots of faculty contact
-Emphasis on student research during the Junior and Senior years
-The Astronomy Department is part of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, which houses almost 300 research scientists
THREE OPTIONS IN THE ASTRONOMY CONCENTRATION
-Basic Concentration
Relatively less demanding course requirements - meant for students who want to get a flavor of Astronomy, but do not plan to make a career in it.
-Honors Concentration
For more serious students, and especially those planning to go to graduate school.
-Joint Honors Concentration
The most frequent combination is with Physics but other combinations are also possible.
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