Astrophysics: Galaxies and Cosmology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An introduction to modern astrophysics, which applies the principles of physics to the study of galaxies and cosmology. Topics include the Milky Way galaxy, the nature of galaxies, galaxy evolution, the structure of the universe, active galactic nuclei and quasars, cosmology, and the early universe. Prerequisite: PHYS-MATH 2130H (or PHYS 2110H or 2620H) and PHYS 2610H. Strongly recommended: PHYS 1510H and 1520H.