专业概况
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Astronomy, the oldest of the sciences, for the last several decades has been one of the most exciting fields of modern scientific research. New discoveries concerning the solar system, stars, galaxies, and the origin of the universe continue to be made by both ground and space telescopes. To understand and pursue modern astronomy, one must have a solid background in physics and mathematics as well as in astronomy.
The astronomy–physics major, administered by the Department of Astronomy, provides undergraduates the opportunity to appreciate our current understanding of the astronomical universe, while developing the necessary physics and math background. Students who intend to continue astronomy in a graduate program are strongly encouraged to do a Senior Thesis (ASTRON 681 Senior Honors Thesis/ASTRON 682 Senior Honors Thesis (honors) or ASTRON 691 Senior Thesis/ASTRON 692 Senior Thesis). The experiences of actual research and of writing a major paper develop both technical and writing skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how astronomical observations are made and how astronomical data are analyzed. Become acquainted with basic principles of astronomical imaging and spectroscopy, detectors, and interferometer. Apply simple statistical concepts learned previously in required laboratory courses to astronomical data.
- Become familiar with current astrophysical theories and observations of basic systems such as planets, stars, interstellar gas, galaxies, and structure of the Universe (cosmology). Learn to apply physical principles and mathematical techniques learned previously in required courses to understand the natural laws governing these systems.
- Learn how to read and critically evaluate scientific literature. Students should be able to grasp the main points, scientific goals, and research methods used in an article and should be able to discern whether the article supports or conflicts with material presented elsewhere.
- Learn the basics of oral and written scientific communication. Written coursework will be assessed on the basis of clear writing, appropriate level of detail in reporting calculations, and computations and appropriate bibliographic references and citations as well as on scientific accuracy.
- Be trained in principles and standards of professional and ethical conduct. Learn when and how to cite references and when it is appropriate to credit the contributions of others or claim credit for one’s own work. Learn what constitutes a professional or unprofessional demeanor and how to apply principles of equality in an educational or workplace setting.
- Develop the skills to carry out a small independent research project. Learn to define the scope of the project, how to conduct an effective literature search, and perform computations, analyze data, and report on the literature as appropriate. Learn the basics of presenting the results of the project, whether as a paper, poster, talk, or some combination. The project may involve group work, or teamwork, depending on logistics and the nature of the project.
所属院系
进入哪个院系学习？ College of Letters and Science
中国学生入学要求
为来自中国的学生设计 Students must have a paper-based TOEFL score of 587-620.
课程信息
学制：全日制(4 年)
学费：US$37,785.08 (¥ 244,617) /年
开学时间：预计在九月 2022
申请截止日期：
留学地点：College of Letters and ScienceSouth Hall, 1055 Bascom Mall,University of Wisconsin–Madison,MADISON,Wisconsin,53706, United States
