Cornell's astronomy faculty, research staff and graduate students are active in diverse areas of modern astronomy ranging from theoretical astrophysics and general relativity to radio and radar astronomy, infrared astronomy and the exploration of the solar system. Cornell operates two local optical observatories, the world's largest radio telescope at Arecibo Puerto Rico, and with the California Institute of Technology and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,...
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a major directed toward a career in astronomy. The first-year and sophomore program includes a combined concentration in astronomy, physics and mathematics. Most professional positions in astronomy and astrophysics generally require study leading to the Ph.D. degree. Opportunities include research positions in observatories, often in conjunction with university teaching, and scientific...
Introduction The general option of the space sciences undergraduate program focuses on studies of the sun, Earth and planets. It is designed for students interested in pursuing space-related careers, either upon graduation or after completing graduate studies in the solar, terrestrial and planetary sciences. Emphasis in the curriculum is on achieving a broad but sound education in the basic physical, mathematical and engineering sciences as a foundation...
Introduction The space sciences undergraduate program is designed for students interested in pursuing a broad range of space-related careers, either upon completion of the bachelor’s degree program or after completing graduate studies. Emphasis in the curriculum is on achieving a broad yet rigorous education in the basic physical, mathematical and engineering sciences as a foundation for successful entry into any of the many subfields of modern...
The astronomy major represents a balance between conceptual, mathematical and historical understandings of astronomy. Students gain an understanding of the structures in the universe on many length scales and an appreciation for modern astronomical methods and results. A student with a major in astronomy could go on to a career as a science museum curator or planetarium director, a career in teaching, a career in science journalism or public policy,...
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...
At Penn, the curriculum for undergraduate Physics majors, which includes extensive laboratory experience, is based on faculty strengths in many fields: Condensed Matter Physics, Medical Physics, Elementary Particle Physics, Cosmology, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Nanoscience, String Theory and other fields. Undergraduate teaching is linked to faculty research efforts and many undergraduates participate in research.
The Department of Astronomy offers courses both for the nonscientist interested in learning about modern astronomy and for the student wishing to prepare for graduate work in astronomy or a related science. The department offers two degree programs: the B.A. degree program in Astronomy and the B.S. degree program in Astronomy and Physics.
The department offers a variety of courses without prerequisites that provide an introduction to astronomy with...
This program is designed to provide a strong background in astronomy and in the relevant physics for students interested in graduate study or a career in astronomy, physics, or a related science. Prerequisite to the B.S. degree program is work in fundamental physics and mathematics. A student planning to major in Astronomy and Physics should complete this work by the end of the sophomore year....
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