Galaxies

3 cr · Undergraduate

This course provides an overview of the physics of galaxies, from the structure of the Milky Way and our local group to the formation of galaxies in the early Universe. Drawing on a century of discovery, and incorporating current observations from modern space telescopes, topics include kinematics and dynamics of stars in galaxies; galactic structure; evidence for dark matter; the interstellar medium and interstellar reddening; quasars; and introductory aspects of cosmology. May not be held with the former PHYS 4230. ASTR 2070 or ASTR 3180 is recommended.