Fall Term 2026 (1970)
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 (52638)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
W 16:00 - 16:50
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
M 16:00 - 16:50
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
EN PH 131 - Mechanics
4.3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-1S-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
LECTURE EB06 (77757)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 15:00 - 15:50