ASTR 11241 - Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Rowan University

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Description:

Prerequisites: MATH 01130 This course is an overview of astrophysics, with an emphasis on the relevant physics in modern astronomy. Topics include the solar system, properties of stars, stellar structure and evolution, supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, star formation, interstellar medium, normal galaxies, active galaxies and quasars, and Big Bang cosmology. The relevant physics will be briefly presented in the course. This course is intended for students majoring in the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, and engineering.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.rowan.edu

Phone Number:

(856) 256-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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