ASTR 5570 - Galaxies

Institution:

University of Utah

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

A core course intended for graduate students of Physics & Astronomy. This course explores the properties of present day galaxies and the evolution of galaxies over cosmic history based on recent results from multi-wavelength observations and simulations. Topics include Milky Way structure & populations; galaxy classification, morphology and dynamics; distance measurements; the interstellar medium; star formation and star formation rate indicators; chemical evolution; dynamical evidence for dark matter; dark matter halos; black holes and active galactic nuclei; galaxy interactions and mergers; the intergalactic medium; galaxy clusters and groups; and galaxy evolution from high-redshift observations and simulations. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in ((PHYS 4070 OR PHYS 4080 OR PHYS 4090 OR ASTR 4070 OR ASTR 4080 OR ASTR 4090) AND (PHYS 2710 OR PHYS 3740)) OR Graduate status in Physics/Astronomy.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2022 - 08/14/2024 08/15/2019 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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