Stellar & Galactic Astrophysics

3 credits · Undergraduate

This companion course to PHYC 2451 will serve as a general introduction to the astrophysics of stars and galaxies for science students. The basic properties of stars, star formation, stellar evolution, stellar populations, star clusters, and the late stages of stellar evolution will be discussed. The course will examine the interstellar medium, and galactic structure and evolution, and compact objects (neutron stars, black holes, quasars) at an introductory level. The role of dark matter and dark energy in the formation of the universe, and in establishing the present-day large scale structure of the universe will be reviewed. PREREQUISITES: A first year science course, and one of MATH 1000, 1215, 1500, or 1280 EXCLUSIONS: PHYC 1452, PHYC 2450 FORMATS: Lecture