AS 311 - Astrophysics 1

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
The first semester of an introductory course on stellar astrophysics using nearly every branch of physics. Emphasis is on the underlying physical principles, including the nature of stars, stellar energy generation, stellar structure and evolution, astrophysical neutrinos, binary stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, and novae and supernovae. (U) Fall
Prerequisite(s): AS102 and PH 202