ASTR 122

spring 2011
 
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Stars and Galaxies

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to celestial objects and phenomena beyond the solar system, and the governing basic physical principles; galaxies, quasars, and structure of the universe; dark matter and dark energy; the Big Bang and the fate of the universe; the Milky Way; the interstellar medium and the birth of stars; distances, motions, radiation, structure, evolution, and death of stars, including neutron stars and black holes. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving and scientific methods. Two lectures and one discussion each week, and observing sessions during the term. Credit is not given to students with credit in ASTR 100 or ASTR 210. Students with credit in PHYS 212 are encouraged to take ASTR 210.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2011 for:

  • Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences
  • Quantitative Reasoning II
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