Stellar Structure and Evolution

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course expands on concepts in stellar astronomy, building on an understanding of stellar physics, to probe the evolution of stars. Topics covered include stellar timescales, energy generation, and derivation of equations of stellar structure, evolution of stars from the pre-main sequence, through the main sequence hydrogen burning, and beyond. PREREQUISITES: PHYC 3400 or permission of instructor EXCLUSIONS: Exclusion with PHYC 3400, only if PHYC 4099 is completed first FORMATS: Lecture