Undergraduate Resources
Video from SES-B depicting their weather balloon launch on Pi Day 2015!
Resources
BADU – Berkeley Astronomy Department Undergraduate Wiki
kartp.astro.berkeley.edu/doku.php
An undergraduate resource maintained by students and provides perspectives, suggestions, and helpful tips to assist you during your time as an Astrophysics major.
Page of Pages
astro.berkeley.edu/uploads/undergraduate_student/astro_undergrad_page_of_pages_Fall2018.pdf
(Almost) Everything You Should Know About Being an Undergraduate in Berkeley Astronomy
Undergraduate Lab
ugastro.berkeley.edu
The David D. Cudaback Undergraduate Lab is located in 541 Campbell Hall and is available for use by all Astrophysics majors and students enrolled in labs.
Undergraduate Research Space
The Undergraduate Research Space (URS), located in 525 Campbell, is work space reserved for undergraduates who are working on research projects alongside our faculty and researchers.
Our Remote Observing Rooms, located in the lobby of Campbell Hall, are spaces reserved for students and researchers conducting remote observing work through Keck and Lick Observatory. As at other UC sites, the remote observing facilities provide a comfortable environment to conduct your Keck and Lick observations with all of the convenience of staying in Berkeley.
Located at Lick Observatory atop Mount Hamilton, just east of San Jose, California, the Katzman Automatic Imaging Telescope (KAIT) is an entirely robotic telescope dedicated to the search for supernovae and the monitoring of celestial objects. It is a 76 cm diameter reflecting telescope equipped with a CCD camera and automatic guider . Students are able to utilize KAIT from the KAIT Research Lab located in 525 Campbell Hall.
Downloadable Resources (pdfs)
An overview of the Astrophysics major and minor programs.
Survey of Initial Employment for Astronomy Degrees
This survey provides an overview of initial employment for students who entered the workforce after having received a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in the study of Astronomy.
To declare the Astrophysics major as a single major you will need to fill out this form; make sure to read our Declaring the Astronomy Major page for more information.
Double/Triple Major Declaration Form
If you are declaring the Astrophysics major as part of a Double or Triple major you will need to fill out this form. Make sure to read through our Declaring the Astronomy Major page for more information.
Lab Safety – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
This document outlines UC policy regarding required personal protective equipment in all labs on UC campuses. This must be provided to all students and individuals who will be working in labs in Campbell Hall.
Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement
This form is required of all Undergraduate students participating in an off-campus trip for any Astronomy courses; students who are minors must have their parents signature and approval.
Undergraduate FAQs
Prospective and current students! Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions here: FAQs
Still have questions? Reach out to undergraduate advisor, Brianna Franklin, at bfranklin@berkeley.edu
Berkeley CalTeach
CalTeach is a K-12 teaching credentials program designed to complement a conventional major program in science, math, or engineering. In addition to the one-semester on-site apprenticeship, there are just a few courses required to complete the credential and certification.
Undergraduate Astronomy Society
The Undergraduate Astronomy Society (UAS) is an organization of astrophysics majors dedicated to creating a strong sense of community among undergraduates in the Astronomy Department at UC Berkeley. We provide resources for success and help students to become more involved with departmental activities.