PHY 451 - Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics

Institution:

Furman University

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Description:

Prerequisite: PHY-241, 311, and 321. PHY-441 is recommended. Survey course in introductory astronomy and astrophysics for science majors. Gravitation and orbital motion; evolution and structure of the solar system, galaxy, and universe; stellar classes, structure and evolution. Laboratory activities include numerical simulations of various cosmological and stellar models, the study of spectrographic data, and astronomical observations. Credit is not normally granted for both PHY- 105 and 451. 4 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.furman.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 294-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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