PH432 Galactic Astrophysics ..... (0-3-0) w 99-00 ..... 3 Cr
Course Description:
Topics to be covered include evolution away from the Main Sequence, including
deviations from hydrostatic equilibrium and final stages of stellar evolution,
the interstellar medium, hydrodynamics of star formation, galaxies and galactic
formation.
Prerequisites: PH130, PH206, and
MA310; or graduate standing.
Offered in alternate years.
Text (Winter, 2000):
- Astrophysics II, Interstellar Matter and Galaxies, Bowers & Deeming
(ISBN 0-86720-047-2)