PHYS 343 - Astrophysics

Unit(s): 4

An overview of astrophysics themes that includes techniques of Earth-bound observation and a selection from topics on the Solar System, stars, galaxies, and cosmology. The evolution and internal workings of astrophysical systems is discussed, along with spectroscopy, abundances of the elements, nucleosynthesis, and final stages of stellar evolution. Emphasis is on the way that physics is applied to astronomy.  

Prerequisite: PHYS 240 with a minimum grade of C and MATH 211 with a minimum grade of C
College of Arts and Sciences