ASTRO 2211 - Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
General Information
First course in the intro astronomy sequence for students with interests in astronomy and astrophysical science.
Prerequisites
Calculus I credit or co-registration in MATH 1110 or MATH 1910.
Topics Covered
- Evolution of the universe from the Big Bang onwards
- Star formation, structure, and evolution
- Physics of white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes
- Galaxy formation and structure
- Cosmology