ASTR231

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ASTR231

Stellar Structure and Evolution ASTR231 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

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

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: ASTR155

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

The Vela Supernova remnant, called The Gum Nebula

Reference:

Zeilik, Michael, ASTRONOMY: THE EVOLVING UNIVERSE, United States: John Wiley and Sons Inc., 1988

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