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Aug 31, 2024
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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. Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground. Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice). Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to: - explain the basic underlying processes that govern stars;
- describe the features of objects in the solar system;
- demonstrate a basic understanding of our present picture of the universe on a large scale;
- apply physics principles to the interpretation of astrophysical observations;
- explain the evolution of the expanding universe using observational evidence.
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