ASTR 328 - Introduction to Astrophysics

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George Mason University

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Credits: 3 Cross-Listed with PHYS 328 Topics include physical concepts; magnitudes of stars; Hertzsprung-Russell diagram; stellar radiation; stellar structure and evolution; white dwarfs, red giants, supernovas, neutron stars, and black holes; interstellar matter, dust, and molecules; cosmic rays and magnetic fields; galactic structure, galaxies, quasars, and intergalactic matter; high energy astrophysics, cosmology and general relativity; and models of the universe. Prerequisites PHYS 262 and MATH 214. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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