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CS92PROD
Galactic Structure and Formation
ASTR 221
Fall 2024
Section: 01  
Crosslisting: ASTR 521

The fundamentals of astrophysics are applied to galaxies and the objects contained therein. Topics include galaxy formation and evolution, the Milky Way, galaxy scaling relations, stellar populations, morphology and kinematics, clusters and dark matter halos, and the interstellar and circumgalactic media. In addition, we cover some of the basic numerical methods commonly used in astronomy, such as interpolation, numerical integration, and curve-fitting, and apply them to observational and theoretical problems.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM ASTR
Course Format: LectureGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: (ASTR155 AND ASTR211)
Fulfills a Requirement for: (ASTR)(STS)
Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above

Last Updated on DEC-12-2024
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