Undergraduate Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of CAS Academic Advising Office. Information about Undergraduate Directed Study at CAS found at: https://www.bu.edu/cas/academics/undergraduate-education/special-academic-opportunities/directed-study/ - Devoted to an intensive study of a particular aspect of astronomy, often working with a member of the faculty on a specific research project.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B1 |
Bania |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B2 |
Blanton |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B3 |
Brainerd |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| B4 |
Brout |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| C1 |
Cunningham |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
|
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| D1 |
Dong |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| E1 |
Espaillat |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| H1 |
Hermes |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| L1 |
Li |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| M1 |
Martinis |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| M2 |
Mendillo |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| M3 |
Moore |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| M4 |
Muirhead |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O1 |
Opher |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| O2 |
Oppenheim |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| S1 |
Schmidt |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
| W1 |
Withers |
|
ARR 12:00 am-12:00 am |
Complete Directed Study Application via CAS Academic Advising website; obtain consent from instructor with whom you intend to work. Requires approval of Astronomy department and CAS. |
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