Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics

Lecture

Main Campus

Also Known As

PHYSICS 160

Course Description

Radiative processes. Observed characteristics of stars and the Milky Way galaxy. Physical processes in stars and matter under extreme conditions. Structure and evolution of stars from birth to death. White dwarfs, planetary nebulae, supernovae, neutron stars, pulsars, binary stars, x-ray stars, and black holes. Galactic structure, interstellar medium, molecular clouds, HI and HII regions, star formation, and element abundances. Undergraduates register for PHYSICS 160. Graduate students register for PHYSICS 260.

PHYSICS 260

Units: 3

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Typically Offered

Not Available

Grading Basis

Letter or Credit/No Credit

Class Level

Graduate

Instructional Mode

In Person

Gen Ed Requirement(s)

None

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Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics

Course Description

Typically Offered

Grading Basis

Class Level

Instructional Mode

Gen Ed Requirement(s)

Additional Information

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Prerequisite

Rules

Repeat Rules

Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics

Course Description

Typically Offered

Grading Basis

Class Level

Instructional Mode

Gen Ed Requirement(s)

Additional Information

Enrollment Requisites

Prerequisite

Rules

Repeat Rules