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SPST631 - Astrophysical Studies

Course Details

Course Code: SPST631 Course ID: 3932 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate

This course examines the study of stars and galaxies with special emphasis on the methods and instrumentation used in the exploration of the universe around us. Focus is also placed on cosmology, the study of the past, present, and possible future of the universe. (Prerequisite: SPST630). This course requires access to the web site MASTERING ASTRONOMY, and use of CLEA Labs, which are Windows only programs. If you are not using a Windows program, please verify that your system will be compatible with CLEA labs prior to registering for the course. The link for CLEA labs is http://www3.gettysburg.edu/~marschal/clea/CLEAhome.html

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration01/26/2026 - 07/03/2026 Course Dates07/06/2026 - 10/25/2026 Start Month July SessionSummer 2026 Session A Weeks16 Week session
Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 Course Dates09/07/2026 - 12/27/2026 Start Month September SessionSummer 2026 Session C Weeks16 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.