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ASTR221
Galactic Astronomy
ASTR221 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 | Times: M.W.... 2:40PM-4:00PM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
Photo Caption and Credits
This course covers the fundamental properties of our own
Milky Way galaxy and its constellations, including various
stellar populations and the interstellar medium. Particular
attention will be paid to galactic structure, stellar
kinematics and dynamics, and galactic chemical evolution.
MAJOR READINGS
One or two textbooks.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly problem sets, mid-term
and final exams.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
ASTR155 or the
equivalent is necessary to take this course.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
ASTR155
- Section 01
- Gronwall, C
- Times: M.W.... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
About the Photo:
The Crab Nebula in Taurus
Reference:
Wyatt, Stanley P., PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY,
Boston: Allyn and Bacon Inc., 1971
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