AST 301: Introduction to Astrophysics

Co-offered with PHY 432

1. Rationale

The course gives an overall introduction to astrophysics using the physics and astronomy of stars. Stars are the most ancient objects of study in astronomy and they can be used to understand most of the basics of astrophysics. An astronomer who knows her stars well will be able to learn his galaxies and cosmology well as well.

2. Content

#	Chapter	Week
1	Binary stars	1, 2
2	Stellar spectra	3
3	Atmosphere of stars	4
4	Interior of stars	5
5	The Sun	6
6	Birth of stars	8
7	Midlife of stars	9
8	Pulsation of stars	10
9	Death of stars	11
10	Remnants of stars	12

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AST 301: Introduction to Astrophysics

1. Rationale

2. Content