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PHYS 3250 - Introduction to Astrophysics

This course is an introduction to modern astrophysics, and covers topics such as the properties of light and matter as relevant to astronomy; analysis of spectra; the properties, structure, and evolution of stars; binary stars; nucleosynthesis and supernova; physics of white dwarf stars, neutron stars, and black holes; and basic cosmology.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 3090 (PHYS 1060 is recommended).

Credits: 3 hours

When Offered: Winter


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