Ay 30 - Introduction to Modern Research

Open to declared Ay majors. At the discretion of the instructor, nonmajors who have taken astronomy courses may be admitted. Course is intended for sophomores and juniors. This weekly seminar-style discussion is held in faculty homes in the evening, and is designed to encourage student communication skills as they are introduced to faculty members and their research. Each week a student will review a popular-level article or general topic in astronomy for the class. Fulfills the Institute oral scientific communications requirement. Graded pass/fail.