2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

ASTR 680 - Physics of Interstellar Media

Credits: 3 (NR)
Physical processes in the interstellar media. Topics include the production and transfer of radiation, ionization and recombination, atomic and molecular excitation, dust physics, gas heating and cooling, and star formation.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 402 or permission of instructor.

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