ASTRO 2211
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- Schedule of Classes - June 25, 2020 7:14PM EDT
- Course Catalog - June 25, 2020 7:15PM EDT
Classes
ASTRO 2211
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.
Course surveying the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang onwards: what happens in the first few minutes of the universe's life; star formation, structure, and evolution; the physics of white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxy formation and structure; and cosmology. The roles of quantum physics, particle physics, and relativity in astrophysics are discussed (no prior knowledge of these is assumed). The course is more in-depth than ASTRO 1101/ASTRO 1103. All course materials are made available online.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Intended for: first- and second-year students with interests in astronomy and astrophysical science, including (but not limited to) engineering and physical sciences students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: introductory calculus or co-registration in MATH 1110 or MATH 1910 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Category (PBS-AS)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Opt NoAud(Letter or S/U grades (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Space Sciences Building 105
- Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
Instructors
Herter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person
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