Astrophysics
Bachelor's degree
In Chicago (USA)
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Chicago (USA)
Twenty-nine Nobel Prize-winning physicists have studied, researched, or taught at UChicago, beginning with Albert Michelson, whose measurements of the speed of light earned him the Nobel in 1907. The current faculty is ranked in the top 7 of 147 physics faculties reviewed by the National Research Council. UChicago contributions to the field include the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear reaction; the theory of white dwarves, neutron stars, and black holes; and discovery of the top quark.The major program in Astrophysics reflects Chicago’s tradition of interdisciplinary study and emphasis on mastery of the intellectual processes of inquiry and discovery. Courses in Computer Science and Statistics complement a foundational program in Physics, reflecting the essential relationships among the physical sciences. The program emphasizes laboratory experimentation and covers the fundamentals necessary for graduate study or careers in theoretical physics, experimental physics, astronomy and astrophysics, some fields of engineering, and interdisciplinary specialties such as biophysics, medical physics, and atmospheric and environmental sciences. Students will gain broad knowledge of the universal, physical laws from the nuclear to cosmological; familiarity with computational methods and statistical data analysis; and experience with experimental and observational techniques through participation in research.There are two tracks for students interested in the major: the BA in Astrophysics and the BS in Astrophysics. The BS track is recommended for students expecting to apply to graduate school in the physical sciences. Research opportunities at the James Franck Institute, Enrico Fermi Institute, Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics, Institute for Biophysical Dynamics, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FermiLab), Argonne National Laboratory, and Chicago Materials Research Center are numerous.
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Subjects
- Magnetism
- GCSE Physics
- Astrophysics
- Calculus
- Mechanics
Course programme
Elementary Functions and Calculus I-II *
Calculus I-II *
Honors Calculus I-II
Introduction to Astrophysics %
Waves, Optics, and Heat (or higher)
Elementary Functions and Calculus III
Calculus III
Honors Calculus III
Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Physics
Modern Physics
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences II
Computer Science with Applications I
Introduction to Computer Science I
Honors Introduction to Computer Science I
Statistical Methods and Applications *
Statistical Models and Methods
Statistical Theory and Methods I
Statistical Theory and Methods Ia
Computational Techniques in Astrophysics
Observational Techniques in Astrophysics
Undergraduate Research Seminar
Radiation Processes in Astrophysics
The Physics of Stars
Physics of Galaxies
Cosmological Physics
Credit may be granted by examination.
Students who matriculated prior to Autumn 2018 may substitute any 200-level ASTR course for ASTR 13300.
Mechanics; Electricity and Magnetism *
Elementary Functions and Calculus I-II *
Calculus I-II *
Honors Calculus I-II
Introduction to Astrophysics
Waves, Optics, and Heat (or higher)
Elementary Functions and Calculus III
Calculus III
Honors Calculus III
Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Physics
Modern Physics
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences II
Computer Science with Applications I
Introduction to Computer Science I
Honors Introduction to Computer Science I
Statistical Methods and Applications *
Statistical Models and Methods
Statistical Theory and Methods I
Statistical Theory and Methods Ia
Computational Techniques in Astrophysics
Observational Techniques in Astrophysics
Undergraduate Research Seminar
Quantum Mechanics I
Radiation Processes in Astrophysics
The Physics of Stars
Statistical and Thermal Physics
Physics of Galaxies
Cosmological Physics
Credit may be granted by examination.
Comprehensive General Chemistry I-II (or equivalent) *
Elementary Functions and Calculus I-II
Calculus I-II *
Honors Calculus I-II
Mechanics; Electricity and Magnetism; Waves, Optics, and Heat (or higher)
Introduction to Astrophysics
Elementary Functions and Calculus III
Calculus III
Honors Calculus III
Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences I
Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical Methods for Physical Sciences II
Computer Science with Applications I
Introduction to Computer Science I
Honors Introduction to Computer Science I
Statistical Methods and Applications *
Statistical Models and Methods
Statistical Theory and Methods I
Statistical Theory and Methods Ia
Comprehensive General Chemistry III
Computational Techniques in Astrophysics
Observational Techniques in Astrophysics
Undergraduate Research Seminar
Radiation Processes in Astrophysics
The Physics of Stars
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Physics of Galaxies
Cosmological Physics
Credit may be granted by examination
PHYS 13200
MATH 15200
ASTR 21100
STAT 23400
ASTR 24100
Elective
Elective
CHEM 11200
MATH 16200
PHYS 13200
STAT 22000
ASTR 24100
ASTR 21100
CHEM 26200
Elective
Astrophysics of Exoplanets
Current Topics in Astrophysics
Stars
Interstellar Matter
Galaxies
Computational Physics and Astrophysics
Introduction to Computer Science II
Introduction to Computer Systems
Introduction to Database Systems
Data Visualization
Introduction to Scientific Computing
Physics of the Earth
Plant Formation in the Galaxy I: From Dust to Planetesimals
Plant Formation in the Galaxy II: From Planetesimals to Planets
What Makes a Planet Habitable?
Geochronology
Abstract Linear Algebra (or higher)
Intermediate Mechanics
Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
Electronics
Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II
Quantum Mechanics I (BA only)
Quantum Mechanics II
Fluid Dynamics
Spacetime and Black Holes
Linear Models and Experimental Design
Applied Regression Analysis
Statistical Theory and Methods II
Statistical Theory and Methods IIa
Introduction to Mathematical Probability
Introduction to Probability Models
Nonparametric Inference
Multiple Testing, Modern Inference, and Replicability
Astrophysics
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Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
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Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree Illinois / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
Northwestern University
Master Illinois / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Astrophysics Research Institute - John Moores University
Course Distance LearningPrice on request
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