Fall Term 2024 (1890)
ASTRO 101 - Black Holes
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An introduction to the science of black holes and its connection to how black holes are portrayed in popular culture and news. Topics include: properties of light; introduction to gravity, relativity and quantum physics; life cycle of stars; measurements of black hole properties; observed features of black holes interacting with their environment; event horizons, the ergosphere, and singularities; quantum black holes, information, and Hawking radiation; gravitational lensing; gravitational radiation. Prerequisites: Math 30-1. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in ASTRO 122.
LECTURE A01 (49524)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
W 16:00 - 16:50
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 115, 118, 136, 146 or 156 and one of PHYS 208 or 271. Previous knowledge of astronomy is advantageous.
LECTURE A01 (47571)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
MWF 10:00 - 10:50
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
PHYS 495 - Special Topics in Physics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The course covers specialized topics of interest to advanced undergraduate students. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisites depend on the subject. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
LECTURE B02 (75868)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50
PHYS 595 - Special Topics in Physics
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course covers specialized topics of interest to junior graduate students. Consult the Department for details about current offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.
LECTURE B02 (75869)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 12:30 - 13:50