PHYS 460 - Astrophysics

Units: 3
The study of the physical processes that govern the behavior of astronomical objects, the study of their origin, evolution, and composition, and fate of the Universe as a whole. Topics will include main-sequence stars, collapsed stars, supernovae, galaxies, and cosmology.

Prerequisites: PHYS 330
Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3800.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently