2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

ASTR 530 - Astrophysics

Credits: 3
Survey of contemporary astrophysics. Topics include physical concepts, stellar spectra, Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, stellar atmospheres, stellar structure, interstellar matter, stellar evolution, high-energy phenomena, hydrodynamical processes in astrophysics, accretion disk formation, and shock formation.

Prerequisites
PHYS 303, 305, 308; MATH 214.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0