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PHSCS 228

Stellar and Extragalactic Astronomy

Physics & Astronomy College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Stellar atmospheres, stellar interiors, stellar evolution, interstellar matter, galactic structure, external galaxies, and cosmology.

When taught

Winter.

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Stellar Populations and Galactic Structure

Learning Outcome

<p>Demonstrate an understanding of stellar populations and galactic structure;</p>

Title

Cosmology

Learning Outcome

<p>Display a qualitative grasp of up-to-date observational cosmology and solve elementary problems in theoretical cosmology.</p>

Title

The Milky Way and Other Galaxies

Learning Outcome

<p>Display a knowledge of the basic properties of galaxies and their formation and evolution;</p>

Title

The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation

Learning Outcome

<p>Display a qualitative and simple quantitative understanding of the role of the interstellar medium in star formation</p>