Catalog 2023-2024

AST 300 Astrophysics

This course is an introduction to the physics of astronomical phenomena, including celestial dynamics, the interaction of electromagnetic radiation and matter, planets, stellar structure, stellar evolution, stellar remnants, galaxies, dark matter, cosmology and the history of the universe. Must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to count toward the physics major and minor. Lecture only.

Baccalaureate Experience

(NS-Chemical/Physical)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PHY 307

Offered

spring semester