See page 27 for Key to Course Descriptions.
For Distribution Requirement purposes, all AST courses are classified as SCIENCE courses (see page 22).

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SCI199Y1
First Year Seminar        52S

Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 40.

AST101H1
The Sun and Its Neighbours        26L

How simple naked-eye observations can lead to a basic understanding of many solar system phenomena. Planets and comets: their motions and properties. Finding out about the sun and nearby stars.

Exclusion: AST221H1. Also excluded are CIV101H1, any 100- or higher-series CHM/PHY courses taken previously or concurrently (with the exception of PHY100H1, CHM200Y1)
This course is intended for students with no science or engineering background.

AST121H1
Origin and Evolution of the Universe        26L

The origin of the Universe, the origin of the chemical elements, the origin of stars and galaxies, the origin of life in the Universe. This course is intended for students who are enrolling in science courses.

Exclusion: AST201H1. Also excluded are AST221H1, AST222H1 if taken previously or concurrently
Prerequisite: OAC Physics/ SPH4U and OAC Calculus/MCB4U

AST201H1
Stars and Galaxies        26L

How astronomers develop methods for determining the properties of remote stars and galaxies, including their life histories. Methods used to study the Universe as a whole. This course is intended for students with no science or engineering background.

Exclusion: AST121H1/AST210H1. Also excluded are CIV101H1 and any 100- or higher-series CHM or PHY courses taken previously or concurrently (with the exception of PHY100H1/CHM200Y1)

AST210H1
The History and Nature of Astronomical Discovery        26L

The history of Western astronomy: Copernican Revolution to twentieth century astrophysics. Emphasis is placed on the process of discovery which has led to major advances in knowledge about the Universe. The course ends with an outline of one of the most significant puzzles of our day and an examination of the potential for a new revolution in knowledge in our lifetime.

Exclusion: AST201H1

AST221H1
Solar System and Stellar        39L

Telescopes and instrumentation, concepts in basic physics applied to a treatment of the solar system and stars.

Exclusion: AST101H1/AST201H1
Prerequisite: PHY138Y1/PHY140Y1, MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1

AST222H1
Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy        39L

Concepts of basic physics applied to a treatment of stellar systems and the structure of the Universe.

Exclusion: AST201H1
Prerequisite: AST221H1

AST251H1
Life on Other Worlds        26L

Scholarly discussion of the probability that there are planets with life elsewhere in the universe, from the perspective of current ideas concerning the origin and evolution of the universe, the solar system and life. Discussion of search techniques and possibilities for interstellar travel and space colonies.
Prerequisite: OAC Biology/OAC Chemistry/OAC Physics/SBI4U/SCH4U/ SPH4U

AST299Y1
Research Opportunity Program

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 40 for details.

AST320H1
Introduction to Astrophysics        26L

The formation, equilibrium and evolution of structure on all astronomical scales from the largest to the smallest: universe, clusters of galaxies, galaxies, clusters of stars, gas clouds and stars.
Prerequisite: AST222H1, PHY252H1

AST325H1
Introduction to Practical Astronomy        39P

Observational projects in astrophysics involving work with telescopes and CCD detectors. Principles of photometry. Use of standard software packages for data reduction and analysis. Students will be required to use UNIX/Linux operating systems.

Exclusion: AST326Y1
Prerequisite: AST221H1/AST222H1, PHY251H1/PHY252H1/PHY255H1/ PHY256H1

AST326Y1
Practical Astronomy        78P

Observational projects in astrophysics involving work with telescopes and CCD detectors. Principles of photometry and spectroscopy. Use of UNIX/Linux-based software packages for data reduction and analysis. This course is an expanded version of AST325H1 designed to give students a wider exposure to practical astronomy.

Exclusion: AST325H1
Prerequisite: AST221H1/AST222H1, PHY251H1/PHY252H1/PHY255H1/ PHY256H1

AST398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project

An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 40 for details.

AST420H1
Topical Astrophysics        26L

Discussion of topics of current interest in astrophysics. Possible topics include accretion disk physics, compact object physics, spiral structure in galaxies, dark matter physics, black-body physics.
Prerequisite: PHY351H1, PHY355H1

AST425H1
Research Topic in Astronomy        TBA

A research report by the student in consultation with an individual staff member in the Department. This course is intended for students in the final year of the Astronomy and Physics specialist program. Students must enrol with the Undergraduate Secretary of the Department.
Prerequisite: Two of PHY307H1, PHY308H1, PHY309H1, PHY315H1, PHY325Y1/326H1, PHY351H1, PHY352H1, PHY353H1, PHY355H1, PHY357H1, PHY358H1, PHY359H1
Co-requisite: AST420H1 or Prerequisite: AST325H1