Astrophysics and Cosmology

Undergraduate

Structure, formation, and evolution of planets, stars, and galaxies; white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, and other exotic entities; the possibility of life on other planets, interstellar travel, and space colonies; dark matter and dark energy; origin and ultimate fate of the universe; applications of general relativity and quantum mechanics to astrophysics and cosmology. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1P21 or PHYS 1P91 or PHYS 1P95 (recommended); PHYS 1P22 or PHYS 1P92 or PHYS 1P96 (recommended); MATH 1P01 and MATH 1P02 , or MATH 1P05 and MATH 1P06 (recommended), or MATH 1P07 and MATH 1P08; ASTR 1P01 and ASTR 1P02 Cross-Listing(s): ASTR 2P42 Course Notes: This course may include a field trip to an observatory. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.