PHYX 361 - Galaxies & Cosmology

Institution:

Cal Poly Humboldt

Subject:

Description:

Structure and morphology of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and quasars; dynamics of galaxies; interstellar medium; techniques of radio astronomy; the cosmic distance ladder and the expanding universe; the Big Bang. [Prereq: MATH 11 0 (C), PHYX 106 or PHYX 109, and PHYX 360. Coreq: MATH 210 strongly recommended.]

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.humboldt.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 826-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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