THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM I: BASIC PROCESSES

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the different interstellar medium phases, their physical properties, and the theoretical background. Audience: Graduate 2. Explain the different observational methods and key observational constraints of the Interstellar Medium/Intergalactic Medium properties and processes. Audience: Graduate 3. Apply the basic interstellar medium knowledge for rigorous problem solving. Audience: Graduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge of a specific interstellar medium topic and astronomical literature by undertaking a short research project. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the different interstellar medium phases, their physical properties, and the theoretical background. Audience: Graduate 2. Explain the different observational methods and key observational constraints of the Interstellar Medium/Intergalactic Medium properties and processes. Audience: Graduate 3. Apply the basic interstellar medium knowledge for rigorous problem solving. Audience: Graduate 4. Demonstrate knowledge of a specific interstellar medium topic and astronomical literature by undertaking a short research project. Audience: Graduate