ASTR 210

fall 2016
 
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Credit: 3 hours.

Survey of modern astronomy for students with background in physics. Topics include: the solar system; nature and evolution of stars; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxies, quasars and dark matter; large scale structure of the universe; the Big Bang; and Inflation. Emphasis will be on the physical principles underlying the astronomical phenomena.

Prerequisite: PHYS 211.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2016 for:

  • Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences
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