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Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department: Department of Astronomy
Office location and address
Room 212, Astronomy Building
530 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903
Publications
Sponsored Awards
Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology
Source: Old Dominion University Research Foundation
May 01, 2021 – October 31, 2021
2019 Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology
Source: Old Dominion University Research Foundation
March 01, 2019 – October 31, 2019
AS-ASTR Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology 2018
Source: Old Dominion University Research Foundation
March 01, 2018 – October 31, 2018
AS-Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology 2016
Source: Old Dominion University Research Foundation
January 01, 2017 – October 31, 2017
AS-ASTR GEAR UP Session of Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology
Source: Old Dominion University Research Foundation
March 10, 2017 – October 31, 2017
AS-ASTR 2017 Solar Eclipse Workshops
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
May 01, 2017 – August 31, 2017
AS-Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology 2015
Source: Old Dominion University Research Foundation
January 01, 2015 – October 31, 2016
AS-ASTR Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology 2014
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
April 01, 2014 – October 31, 2014
AS-ASTR Blue Ridge Earth Science Collaborative
Source: State Council Of Higher Education(Schev)
July 01, 2013 – September 30, 2014
AS-ASTR BLAST: Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
May 01, 2013 – October 31, 2013
AS-ASTR BLAST: Building Leaders for Advancing Science and Technology
Source: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
May 01, 2013 – May 24, 2013
Courses
Credits: 3
A study of the night sky primarily for non-science majors. Provides a brief history of astronomy through Newton. Topics include the properties of the sun, earth, moon, planets, asteroids, meteors and comets; origin and evolution of the solar system; life in the universe; and recent results from space missions and ground-based telescopes.
Credits: 3
A study of stars, star formation, and evolution primarily for non-science majors. Topics include light, atoms, and modern observing technologies; origin of the chemical elements; supernovae, pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes; structure and evolution of our galaxy; nature of other galaxies; active galaxies and quasars; expanding universe, cosmology, the big bang, and the early universe.
Credits: 3
An exploration of the unsolved mysteries in the universe and the limits of our knowledge for non-science majors. The class emphasizes the nature of scientific endeavor, and explores the boundaries between science, philosophy, and metaphysics. A number of thought provoking topics are discussed including the beginning and end of the universe, black holes, extraterrestrial life, the nature of time, dark matter and dark energy.
Credits: 3
From ancient Babylon to modern cosmology, nearly every culture on Earth has stories and myths of creation. It is a universal human desire to understand from where we came. In this introductory astronomy class for non-science majors, students will explore the origins of the Universe, structure and galaxies, stars, planets and life. The course will use the content to illustrate the nature of science and scientific inquiry.
Credits: 1
COLA courses are 1-credit seminars capped at 18 first-year students, all of whom are assigned to the instructor as advisees. They are topically focused on an area identified by the faculty member; they also include a significant advising component centered on undergraduate issues (e.g., choosing a major, study abroad opportunities, undergraduate research, etc.). For detailed descriptions see http://college.as.virginia.edu/COLA
Credits: 2–3
Consult the University Seminars web page at www.virginia.edu/provost/USEMS.html (copy and paste Web address into browser) for specific descriptions.
Credits: 1
For first and second year students considering Astronomy/Astronomy-Physics as a major, or current A/A-P majors. Faculty will present ongoing research to introduce students to both the subject matter and the required physical, mathematical, and computational background of contemporary astronomy research. Potential long term undergraduate research projects will be emphasized. Prerequisite: One semester of calculus and one semester of physics.
Credits: 3
The next great adventure in space flight will be a human mission to Mars. In this course, we will explore how such a mission might take place. Topics will include the basics of spaceflight, spacecraft and rocket design, the history of human space exploration, its legacy and impact on the modern world, the current state of spaceflight, and new technologies that are being developed to make the mission possible.
Credits: 3
Independent study of a topic of special interest to the student under individual supervision by a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3
May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.
Credits: 1
UVa staff and guest speakers discuss current research problems.
Credits: 1
This STEM teaching course will help graduate TAs integrate learning theory and effective student engagement practices into their teaching. GTAs will participate in guided discussions to relate recommendations from the education literature to their classroom experiences. Assignments will include learning activities, such as teaching observations & reflections, and designing interventions to assist students with difficult topics/skills.