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Academic Year 2001/2002

Stellar Structure and Evolution
ASTR 231 FA
Crosslistings:
ASTR 531

Some basic concepts of astrophysics are introduced and applied to stars, including the equation of radiative transfer, emission and absorption processes, convective energy transport, equations of state, line broadening, etc. Stellar atmospheres and interiors are discussed, as well as evolutionary process.

MAJOR READINGS

One book. Several papers.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly or bi-weekly problem sets, 2 hour exams, 1 final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

ASTR231 is for undergraduates only.
ASTR531 is for graduate students only.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (ASTR155 AND ASTR211) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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