ASTR 231
Fall 2015
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ASTR 531 |
| Course Cluster: Planetary Science |
As the principal source of light in galaxies today and as drivers of chemical evolution, stars play a critical role in the universe. It is important to understand their structure and 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. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM ASTR |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (PHYS213 AND PHYS214 AND ASTR155 AND ASTR211) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(PSCI-MN)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
One book. Several papers.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly or bi-weekly problem sets, as well as a research paper. There will be an in-class exam and a final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
ASTR231 is for undergraduates only.
ASTR531 is for graduate students only. |
| Instructor(s): Herbst,William Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: 6 | GRAD: 5 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: X | FR: X |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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