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Academic Year 2005/2006


Galactic Astronomy
ASTR 221 FA

Crosslistings:
ASTR 521

The fundamentals of astrophysics are applied to the Galaxy. Topics include stellar populations and galactic structure, formation, and evolution.

MAJOR READINGS

Several review papers and portions of textbooks.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Several problem sets will be assigned as well as one research project. There will be one midterm and a final exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ASTR155 AND ASTR211

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Johnston,Kathryn V.   
Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: VVO110;
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006


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