The Milky Way Galaxy

4.0 credits

Class focuses on our home galaxy and all that's in it. After a review of some aspects of fundamental astrophysics, students learn about the Interstellar Medium (ISM) and its life cycle, the role of stars and stellar evolution in determining the characteristics of the ISM, star formation, stellar death, supernova, planetary nebulae, galactic structure, galactic kinematics, spiral wave theory, and the galactic center. This course may be used towards satisfying the upper level writing requirement.