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PHYS 3380 - Introduction to Astrophysics


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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3310  or consent of instructor. Introduction to the physical laws governing the celestial mechanics and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies, and structure of the universe. Topics include modern observational techniques, star formation, interstellar medium, orbital dynamics, stellar evolution, big bang nucleosynthesis and cosmology. Spring of even years.