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1.00 Credits
Optional laboratory to accompany ASTR 1020. Demonstrations, laboratory exercises, and planetarium visits supplement the lecture course. Preq or concurrent enrollment: ASTR 1020.
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3.00 Credits
Basic physics principles of Newtonian mechanics, special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, thermal physics, optics, and radiation physics are qualitatively and quantitatively presented. These principles are then applied to demonstrate their usefulness in understanding fundamental astrophysical objects and processes in the cosmos. Preq: MATH 1050.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of the formation and evolution of planetary bodies. Emphasizes the origin of planetary material and comparative study of the primary processes operative on planetary surfaces. Describes major features of the planets and moons in our solar system, as revealed by recent space missions. May also be offered as GEOL 2200.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the basic physical concepts necessary for understanding the sun, other stars, and their evolution. Topics include star formation, stellar structure and evolution, binary stars, and observational techniques. Preq: PHYS 2210.
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3.00 Credits
Study of basic physical concepts necessary for understanding the structure of the galaxy, the motions of the stars within it, the nature of the interstellar matter, other galaxies, the large-scale structure of the universe, and the origin of the solar system. Preq: PHYS 2210.
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1.00 Credits
Comprehensive study of an area of astrophysics. Topics may include nucleosynthesis and stellar evolution, extragalactic distance scale, structure and evolution of galaxies, and large-scale structure of the universe. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: ASTR 3020.
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3.00 Credits
Physical principles governing the structure, power, luminosity and evolution of stars; equation of state, equations for pressure and thermal balance, heat transport, thermonuclear power and numerical techniques of structure calculation. Preq: PHYS 4550 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Kinematics, dynamics and content of the Milky Way galaxy; galactic rotation, galactic distance scale, stellar populations, spiral structure, the galactic center and the evolution of the Milky Way and other galaxies. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Physical principles governing radiative processes in and measuring radiation from astrophysical environments. Coverage includes approaches to radiative transfer, fundamental theory of radiation fields, emission and absorption processes, plasma effects, telescope optics and image formation, astronomical instrument design, photon detector and function. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Physical and observational parameterization of stars, statistical mechanics and equations of state applied to stellar interiors, stellar energy transport mechanisms, nuclear reactions in astrophysics, construction of stellar models, adiabatic stellar pulsations, stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis, degenerate stars, and supernovae. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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