Class number:
3211
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Title: Astronomy and Astrophysics |
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Department: Physics |
Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
Enrollment limited to 29 |
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Current enrollment: 18 |
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Available seats: 11 |
Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
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End date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
Schedule: TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM, MC - 307 |
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Instructor(s):
Patton, Kelly Schwartz, Eyal
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Physics 232 and Math 132, or permission of instructor |
Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement |
Course Description:
This course will include both a theoretical and observational component. Theoretical topics will cover stellar structure, classification and evolution. This includes the birth, life and death of stars, including supernova explosions. Observational topics will include instruments, methods, measurements, and actual observing using telescopes. |