Stellar Astrophysics credit:

3 Hours

Introduction to astrophysical problems, with emphasis on underlying physical principles; includes the nature of stars, equations of state, stellar energy generation, stellar structure and evolution, astrophysical neutrinos, binary stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, and novae and supernovae. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 , ASTR 210 , and ASTR 310 (or equivalent programming experience). Recommended: PHYS 213 and PHYS 214 .