PHYS 339 - Stars and Galaxies

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
Structure and evolution of stars and galaxies. Topics include processes of star formation, stellar evolution, and stellar death as well as galactic formation, evolution, and distribution within the Universe.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Areas B1-B3.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3720.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Course Typically Offered: Spring ONLY