40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics
Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0201 - 40.0299.
Where 40.02 sits in the CIP 2020 hierarchy
- >40 PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- >>40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics
- >>40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics
Subcategories of 40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics
- 40.0201Astronomy
A general program that focuses on the planetary, galactic, and stellar phenomena occurring in outer space. Includes instruction in celestial mechanics, cosmology, stellar physics, galactic evolution, quasars, stellar distribution and motion, interstellar medium, atomic and molecular constituents of astronomical phenomena, planetary science, solar system evolution, and specific methodologies such as optical astronomy, radioastronomy, and theoretical astronomy.
- 40.0202Astrophysics
A program that focuses on the theoretical and observational study of the structure, properties, and behavior of stars, star systems and clusters, stellar life cycles, and related phenomena. Includes instruction in cosmology, plasma kinetics, stellar physics, convolution and non-equilibrium radiation transfer theory, non-Euclidean geometries, mathematical modeling, galactic structure theory, and relativistic astronomy.
- 40.0203Planetary Astronomy and Science
A program that focuses on the scientific study of planets, small objects, and related gravitational systems. Includes instruction in the structure and composition of planetary surfaces and interiors, planetary atmospheres, satellites, orbital mechanics, asteroids and comets, solar system evolution and dynamics, planetary evolution, gravitational physics, and radiation physics.
- 40.0299Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Any instructional program in astronomy and astrophysics not listed above.
Other CIP 2020 codes under 40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics
Frequently asked questions
- What is CIP 2020 40.02?
- CIP 2020 40.02 is "Astronomy and Astrophysics". Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0201 - 40.0299.
- What does CIP 2020 40.02 include?
- 40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics contains 4 direct subcategories: 40.0201 Astronomy; 40.0202 Astrophysics; 40.0203 Planetary Astronomy and Science; 40.0299 Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other.
- What is the parent category of 40.02?
- 40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics sits under 40.02 Astronomy and Astrophysics in the CIP 2020 hierarchy.
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