Introduction to Astrophysics

Instructors

• Farhad Y Zadeh - 847/491-8147 - Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-115, Evanston

Meeting Info

• Technological Institute M152 - TuTh 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

• This course is designed for undergraduate science and engineering students who are interested to learn about exciting topics in Astronomy in greater depth than allowed by the descriptive course "Highlights of Astronomy" (Astronomy 120). This survey course covers astrophysical topics starting with the solar system, planetary systems outside the solar system, the formation, evolution and death of stars, the massive black hole at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy and ending with the large-scale structure of the universe and cosmology.

Registration Requirements

• Physics 135-1,2,3 or the equivalent.

Teaching Method

• 3 hours of lectures per week.

Evaluation Method

• Two midterms plus homework assignments

Class Attributes

• Natural Sciences Distro Area
  
  

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