PHYS 6055 - Stellar and Galactic Astronomy

Credit Hours: 3

Description An introduction to modern astronomy with emphasis on the structure and evolution of stars and objects within our own Galaxy. The goal is to show students how we can apply basic physical principles (gravity, fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, etc.) to understand the properties of astronomical objects. The topics covered include the sun and stars, extrasolar planets, interstellar matter, star clusters, our galaxy, and the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Numerous discussions, video demonstrations, and discovery-based laboratories further enrich the learning experience. Standard Letter