PHYS 304 Modern Physical Astronomy

This course is a quantitative treatment of modern astronomy stressing the application of basic physics for investigating the properties of celestial bodies and systems. Topics will include basic celestial mechanics, radiation and matter, stellar structure and evolution, the structure and motions of galaxies, and cosmology.

Student may only receive major credit for either PHYS 304 or PHYS 404 as they are equivalent courses. 

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

(PHYS 131 or PHYS 161) and PHYS 121 and PHYS 122 and MATH 140

Corequisite

PHYS 132 or PHYS 162

Distribution

Advanced (ADVD)

Notes

Academic Level: 140-UG Level 4 Advanced

Modalities: In Person