ASTRON7B
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ASTRON 7B - Introduction to Astrophysics
Course Title
Introduction to Astrophysics
Course Description
This is the second part of an overview of astrophysics, which begins with 7A. This course covers the Milky Way galaxy, star formation and the interstellar medium, galaxies, black holes, quasars, dark matter, the expansion of the universe and its large-scale structure, and cosmology and the Big Bang. The physics in this course includes that used in 7A (mechanics and gravitation; kinetic theory of gases; properties of radiation and radiative energy transport; quantum mechanics of photons, atoms, and electrons; and magnetic fields) and adds the special and general theories of relativity.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Bloom, Chiang, Quataert
Breadth
Physical Science
Prerequisites
Math 1A-1B or their equivalent. Physics 5A, 5B/5BL, 5C/5CL or Physics 7ABC.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Formats
Laboratory, Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Laboratory Hours
1
Laboratory Hours Min
1
Laboratory Hours Max
1
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8