Fall Term 2026 (1970)
ASTRO 320 - Stellar Astrophysics I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Application of physics to stellar formation and stellar evolution; theoretical models and observational comparisons of main sequence stars, white dwarf stars, neutron stars, supernovae, black holes; binary star systems, stellar atmospheres and stellar spectra. Prerequisites: MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146 or 156 and one of PHYS 208 or 271. Previous knowledge of astronomy is advantageous.
LECTURE A01 (51385)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
MWF 10:00 - 10:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
PHYS 181 - Relativity, Electricity and Magnetism
3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-3)
This calculus-based course covers introductory electromagnetism including: electric forces and fields, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, magnetic fields from currents, Faraday's Law of induction, electromagnetism, and light. This leads to the breakdown of the Galilean concepts of space and time near the speed of light and an introduction to Einstein's Special Relativity including: time dilation, length contraction, Lorentz transformations, relativistic energy and momentum, Doppler effect and 4-vectors. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PHYS 124 (see Note following) or 144 or EN PH 131. Corequisite: One of MATH 118 or 146. Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS 181 or 230 or 281. Note: To proceed to PHYS 181 after taking PHYS 124, it is strongly recommended that a minimum grade of B- be achieved in PHYS 124.
LECTURE B01 (80253)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20