Astrophysics I: Stars and Galaxies

Astrophysics I: Stars and Galaxies is a Natural Science course taught by Salman Hameed.

This course requires prerequisites.

Course Description
This course is a calculus-based introduction to the properties, structure, formation and evolution of stars and galaxies. The laws of gravity, thermal physics, and atomic physics provide a basis for understanding observed properties of stars, interstellar gas, and dust. We apply these concepts to develop an understanding of stellar atmospheres, interiors, and evolution; the interstellar medium; and the Milky Way and other galaxies. Prerequisites: one semester each of college physics and calculus.