ASTR G5443 - Galactic Astronomy

Institution:

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Subject:

ASTR-Astronomy

Description:

Prerequisite: 4303 or permission of instructor. Basic properties of galaxies are explored with special focus on the Milky Way. Topics include galaxy classification and morphology, stellar populations, clusters and kinematics, interstellar medium, distributions of mass and light, spiral structure, chemical evolution, systemic rotation and galaxy mass, and distance-determining methods. (Irreg.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ou.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 325-0311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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