AST 497 - Astronomy Senior Thesis

(3 units) CO13, CO14

This course is based on an individual directed project relating a student’s major to the field of astronomy. Department permission required.

Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; permission of instructor. Recommended Preparation: AST 310; AST 410.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. integrate Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Analysis & Use of Information to formulate and carry out a research project.
2. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out a research project.
3. communicate the results of the Astronomy Senior Thesis research orally and in writing, following the standards of scholarly articles in Physics.
4. articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship.

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