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 =====Academic rules===== =====Academic rules=====
  
-Updated 4 August 2016+Updated 23 May 2022
  
 [[academic_rules#Academic Roadmap|Academic Roadmap]] [[academic_rules#Academic Roadmap|Academic Roadmap]]
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 [[Academic_rules#Advising|Advising]] [[Academic_rules#Advising|Advising]]
  
 +For the most up to date information, refer to the [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXXY5OXicQGNIi7OKjoCD5HYGwQ8yNsiHXxJ_f6EVEo/edit?usp=sharing|8/8/2023 Student Handbook]]
 +==== Graduate Student Handbook ====
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 +For all mentions of policy in this page, please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for official and up-to-date policies. Discuss any questions or concerns with the Head Graduate Advisor. 
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 +[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXXY5OXicQGNIi7OKjoCD5HYGwQ8yNsiHXxJ_f6EVEo/edit?usp=sharing|Graduate Student Handbook Updated 8/8/2023]]
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 +[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AXXY5OXicQGNIi7OKjoCD5HYGwQ8yNsiHXxJ_f6EVEo/edit#|2021 Version]]
 ==== Academic Roadmap ==== ==== Academic Roadmap ====
  
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 ==PhD Courses== ==PhD Courses==
-A Ph. D. student is expected to complete six classes at the graduate+A Ph.D. student is expected to complete six classes at the graduate
 level or their equivalent. Students are permitted to take courses outside of the Astronomy Dept. to fulfill this requirement, but should discuss these plans with the Head Graduate Advisor. These six courses are in addition to the first-year research seminar 290A and 290B. See level or their equivalent. Students are permitted to take courses outside of the Astronomy Dept. to fulfill this requirement, but should discuss these plans with the Head Graduate Advisor. These six courses are in addition to the first-year research seminar 290A and 290B. See
 [[Academic_rules##Courses|below]] for details. //**It is suggested this requirement be fulfilled within the first two years.**// [[Academic_rules##Courses|below]] for details. //**It is suggested this requirement be fulfilled within the first two years.**//
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   * Astronomy 267 Plasma Astrophysics   * Astronomy 267 Plasma Astrophysics
   * Astronomy 290AB -- The Introduction to Current Research seminar is required of all students in their first year. This consists of weekly lectures by different faculty members and research staff, and introduces the student to current research being carried out in the Department and nearby Labs.  (This course is not a prelim topic.)   * Astronomy 290AB -- The Introduction to Current Research seminar is required of all students in their first year. This consists of weekly lectures by different faculty members and research staff, and introduces the student to current research being carried out in the Department and nearby Labs.  (This course is not a prelim topic.)
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 +=== Sample ===
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 +Here is an example of how the Department course offerings might look:
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 +Sample 3 Year Schedule
 +^ Fall 1 ^ Spring 1 ^ Fall 2 ^ Spring 2 ^ Fall 3 ^ Spring 3 ^
 +|  Radiation  |   Fluids   |  Radiation  |  Fluids  |  Radiation  |  Fluids  |
 +|  High Energy |  Cosmology | Galaxies | Stars | High Energy | Cosmology |
 +|  Planets  |  Data Lab  | |  Data Lab  |  Planets  |  |
  
 ===Outside Course Option=== ===Outside Course Option===
 In some cases, it may be beneficial for students to take classes outside the Astronomy Department. Some general examples include engineering classes that may help with instrument development, data science classes to help develop data analysis techniques, or a range of classes in the physics or earth & planetary sciences departments.  Students should feel encouraged to explore these options as a means of broadening their horizons and obtaining skills that may enhance their research.  In general, the department will consider counting degree relevant upper level undergraduate or graduate level classes offered by other departments toward the 24 unit requirement.  Students considering this option should consult with the HGA. In some cases, it may be beneficial for students to take classes outside the Astronomy Department. Some general examples include engineering classes that may help with instrument development, data science classes to help develop data analysis techniques, or a range of classes in the physics or earth & planetary sciences departments.  Students should feel encouraged to explore these options as a means of broadening their horizons and obtaining skills that may enhance their research.  In general, the department will consider counting degree relevant upper level undergraduate or graduate level classes offered by other departments toward the 24 unit requirement.  Students considering this option should consult with the HGA.
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 +Some examples are:
 +  * Computer Science 289A Introduction to Machine Learning
 +  * Computer Science 281A Statistical Learning Theory (like above but better because there are no undergrads)
 +  * Physics 288 Bayesian Data Analysis and Machine Learning for Physical Sciences
 +  * Physics 242A Theoretical Plasma Physics 
 +  * Physics 231 General Relativity
  
 ====Exams==== ====Exams====

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