ASTR231 - Stellar Structure and Evolution

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Stellar Structure and Evolution
ASTR 231 SP

Crosslistings:
ASTR 531

Most of the visible matter in the Galaxy is in the form of stars. It is important, therefore, to understand their structure and their evolution. Fortunately, we have a fairly well-developed and tested theory of stellar structure covering both their interiors and atmospheres. In this course, we will provide an introduction to that theory and examine its key results, including a basic description of how stars evolve.

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: PHYS213 AND PHYS214 AND ASTR155 AND ASTR211

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Herbst,William

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: VVO110;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005