Department · ASTR
Astrophysics (ASTR)
32 courses and 46 professors at University of Colorado Boulder — ranked by composite rating and difficulty.
Avg rating
3.6/5
Avg difficulty
1.8/5
Sections
104
ASTR Courses
ASTR 1000: The Solar System
2 sections
Hard
ASTR 1010: Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System w/Lab
10 sections
Medium
ASTR 1020: Introductory Astronomy: Stars & Galaxies w/Recitation
5 sections
Medium
ASTR 1030: Accelerated Introductory Astronomy 1
6 sections
Medium
ASTR 1040: Accelerated Introductory Astronomy 2
4 sections
Medium
ASTR 1200: Stars and Galaxies
2 sections
Hard
ASTR 2000: Ancient Astronomies of the World
1 section
Hard
ASTR 2010: Modern Cosmology-Origin and Structure of the Universe
1 section
Medium
ASTR 2020: Space Astronomy and Exploration
1 section
Easy
ASTR 2030: Black Holes
1 section
Medium
ASTR 2040: The Search for Life in the Universe
1 section
Hard
ASTR 2600: Introduction to Scientific Programming
1 section
Medium
ASTR 2840: Independent Study
4 sections
ASTR 3400: Research Methods in Astronomy
1 section
Medium
ASTR 3510: Observations and Instrumentation 1
2 sections
Easy
ASTR 3560: Astronomical Instrumentation Laboratory
2 sections
Medium
ASTR 3710: Formation & Dynamics of Planetary Systems
1 section
Medium
ASTR 3730: Astrophysics 1 - Stellar and Interstellar
1 section
Hard
ASTR 3750: Planets, Moons, and Rings
1 section
Medium
ASTR 3800: Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis and Computing
1 section
Medium
ASTR 4800: Space Science: Practice and Policy
1 section
Medium
ASTR 4840: Independent Study
6 sections
ASTR 5110: Atomic and Molecular Processes
1 section
Hard
ASTR 5120: Radiative and Dynamical Processes
1 section
Hard
ASTR 5410: Fluid Instabilities, Waves, and Turbulence
1 section
Medium
ASTR 5540: Mathematical Methods
1 section
Medium
ASTR 5720: Galaxies
1 section
Hard
ASTR 5820: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems
1 section
Medium
ASTR 5835: Seminar in Planetary Science
1 section
Hard
ASTR 6000: Seminar in Astrophysics
1 section
Hard
ASTR 6620: Earth and Planetary Physics 2
1 section
Hard
ASTR 8990: Doctoral Dissertation
40 sections
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Astrophysics FAQ
How many Astrophysics courses are offered at CU Boulder?
The Astrophysics department (ASTR) at University of Colorado Boulder currently offers 32 courses with 104 total sections.
How many professors teach Astrophysics at CU Boulder?
There are 46 instructors currently teaching Astrophysics (ASTR) courses at University of Colorado Boulder.
What is the average professor rating in Astrophysics at CU Boulder?
Professors in the Astrophysics department have an average rating of 3.6/5 based on student evaluations.
How difficult are Astrophysics courses at CU Boulder?
Astrophysics courses at University of Colorado Boulder have an average difficulty rating of 1.8/5 based on student evaluations.
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