Galaxies, Quasars, and Cosmology
ASTR 232
Spring 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
ASTR 532 |
This course introduces modern extragalactic astronomy, blending established practices in the field and important recent discoveries. Three major themes will be developed. First, the basics of Newtonian and relativistic cosmologies will be discussed, including modern determinations of the Hubble Law and the observations that have led to the currently favored cosmological model. Next, the universe of galaxies will be investigated: their constituents, structure and kinematics, and multiwavelength properties. Finally, the nature of galactic nuclei will be explored, including the observational consequences of black-hole accretion and the coordinated growth of galaxies and their central black holes. Outstanding research questions related to the topics covered will be highlighted throughout the course. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (ASTR155 AND ASTR211) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Carroll and Ostlie, AN INTRODUCTION TO MODERN GALACTIC ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
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Examinations and Assignments:
In addition to bi-weekly problem sets, two papers are assigned (one long, one short) on current research topics in extragalactic astronomy. |
| Instructor(s): Moran,Edward C. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: VVO110; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 12 | GRAD: 5 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 0 | FR: 0 |
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