AST 340 - INTRO TO ASTROPHYSICS

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

This course is concerned primarily with a study of the physical processes taking place in stars and nebulae and with methods of interpreting the spectra of these objects. Among the topics discussed will be the radiation laws, atomic spectra, ionization and excitation laws, classification of stellar spectra, model stellar atmospheres, structure and evolution of stars and cosmic radio waves.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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