2024 Summer ASTRON 7AB 001 LEC 001

2024 Summer Session D 6 weeks, July 1 - August 9

ASTRON 7AB 001 - LEC 001

Introduction to Astrophysics: From Planets to Cosmology

Alan Chew

Jul 01, 2024 - Aug 09, 2024
Tu, We, Th, Fr
10:00 am - 11:59 am
Social Sciences Building 20
Class #:14766
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Astronomy

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 8
Enrolled: 47
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 55
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

8 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 20 hours of outside work hours per week, and 2 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.

Course Catalog Description

This course provides a broad introduction to astrophysics, with an emphasis on the way in which physics is applied to astronomy. The course will cover astrophysics at small and large scales from stars and planets to galaxies and cosmology. Topics include observational astronomy, orbital mechanics, planets, stars, the interstellar medium, degenerate objects, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, black holes, quasars, dark matter, the expansion of the universe, the large-scale structure of the universe, cosmology, and the Big Bang. The physics in this course includes mechanics, gravitation, kinetic theory of gases, radiation, energy transport, quantum mechanics, magnetic fields, special relativity, and general relativity.

Class Description

This course provides a broad overview of introductory astrophysics, with an emphasis on the way in which physics is applied to astronomy. The course will cover astrophysics at small and large scales from stars and planets to galaxies and cosmology. Course topics include observational astronomy, orbital mechanics, planets, the formation of planetary systems, stellar properties, stellar structure, star formation, the interstellar medium, stellar evolution, degenerate remnants of stars, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, black holes, quasars, dark matter, the expansion of the universe, the large-scale structure of the universe, cosmology, and the Big Bang. The physics in this course includes mechanics and gravitation; kinetic theory of gases; properties of radiation and radiative energy transport; quantum mechanics of photons, atoms, and electrons; magnetic fields; and special and general theories of relativity.

Class Notes

Intended for incoming transfer students

Rules & Requirements

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for ASTRON 7AB after completing ASTRON 7A, or ASTRON 7B.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

Associated Sections