ASTRO 322 - Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The interstellar medium and interstellar reddening; galactic structure; kinematics and dynamics of stars in galaxies; quasars; introduction of cosmology. Prerequisites: MATH 115, 118, 136, 146 or 156, and one of PHYS 208 or 271. Previous knowledge of astronomy is advantageous.