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Astr 325: Astrophysics

Physics & Astronomy

Introduction to the physics of celestial objects. Topics will include formation, structure and evolution of stars, the physics of the interstellar medium, stellar remnants (white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes), galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe.

May satisfy elective hours for the physics major and minor.

3 Credits

Prerequisites

  • Pre-Requisite: 24 Earned Hours
  • Phys 212 or Phys 303

One-way corequisites

Instruction Type(s)

  • Lecture: Lecture for Astr 325

Subject Areas

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