Introduction to Astrophysics

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Overview

Subject area

PHY

Catalog Number

315

Course Title

Introduction to Astrophysics

Description

This course is an introduction to modern astrophysical problems with an emphasis on the physical concepts involved: radio, optical and x-ray astronomy; the solar system; stellar structure and evolution; white dwarfs, pulsars and black holes; galactic structure and evolution, quasars; gravitation and cosmology.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

No

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

019975

Course Schedule