ASTR 205 - Principles of Astrophysics

Institution:

Vanderbilt University

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Description:

Origin and evolution of matter. The tools and methods of astrophysics, including light and telescopes. Cosmology and the Big Bang. Galaxies and star formation; physics of stars, including nucleosynthesis and stellar death; the solar system and the search for other worlds. Prerequisite: either 116a or 121a and either Math 150a or 155a.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vanderbilt.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 322-7311

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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