PHYS 710 (01) - Astrophysics I

Astrophysics I

Durham   Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   18  
CRN: 15659
A comprehensive review of modern astrophysics. Topics covered include the celestial sphere, celestial mechanics, the tools of the modern astronomer (including different types of telescopes for studying the electromagnetic radiation from space), stellar spectra, stellar atmospheres, stellar interiors, the formation of stars, stellar evolution, and the stellar graveyard (white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes).
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Prerequisite(s): ( (MATH 525 and MATH 526) or (MATH 527 and MATH 528) ) and PHYS 505 and PHYS 506
Cross listed with : PHYS 810.01

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/28/2023 12/11/2023 MWF 9:10am - 10:00am DEM 251
Final Exam 12/18/2023 12/18/2023 M 8:00am - 10:00am DEM 251