ASTRO 3460: Introduction to Astrophysics
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (PHYS 2320 and PHYS 2320L) or PHYS 2420
An exploration of the universe beyond our Solar System, with emphasis on the astrophysics of stars and galaxies. Observable properties of stars, physics of stellar atmospheres and interiors. Birth, evolution and death of stars, to understand the past and future of our Sun, the Milky Way galaxy and the other galaxies in the universe. Basic concepts of cosmology, dark matter and dark energy. Use of computer models to calculate the structure and evolution of stars and protostars, and to analyze actual astronomical data obtained by professional astronomers.
(Typically Offered: Spring)