Astronomy

Please note that CAS AS 101 and CAS AS 102 do not need to be taken in a specific sequence.

College of Arts & Sciences

  • The Solar System

    CAS AS 101

    The historical development of astronomy and the motion of the planets. The formation of the solar system. The sun and its effects on the earth. Description of the planets and the moons of our solar system, including recent results from the space program. Use of the observatory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateMonday, June 30, 2025
    Last day to addMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeMonday, July 7, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, July 24, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, August 8, 2025
    Location: CAS 502      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (B1) & Lab (B2). Please note that CAS AS 101 and CAS AS 102 do not need to be taken in a specific sequence
    B2 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 11 am-12:30 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Drew Coffin

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  • The Astronomical Universe

    CAS AS 102

    The birth and death of stars. Red giants, white dwarfs, black holes. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, and other galaxies. The Big Bang and other cosmological theories of our expanding universe. Use of the observatory. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Teamwork/Collaboration. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am Add & Drop Dates
    Course Start DateTuesday, May 20, 2025
    Last day to addTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop without "W" gradeTuesday, May 27, 2025
    Last day to drop with "W" gradeThursday, June 12, 2025
    Course End DateFriday, June 27, 2025
    Location: CAS 502      ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (A1) & Lab (A2). Please note that CAS AS 101 and CAS AS 102 do not need to be taken in a specific sequence
    A2 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 11 am-12:30 pm
    ... Open Seats
    Omakshi Agiwal

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