ASTR 11302 - Stellar Astrophysics

Credits: 3

This course presents the properties, structure, formation, evolution, and deaths of stars. The physics of stellar atmospheres and stellar spectroscopy is presented, and the development of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is examined. The theory of stellar structure is detailed including the process of stellar nucleosynthesis. Degenerate matter and the structure of collapsed stars are described. Other topics include: stellar pulsation, close binary systems, accretion, novae, supernovae, pulsars, black holes, and star clusters.

Prerequisite Courses: ASTR 11230 with a minimum grade of D- and PHYS 00222 with a minimum grade of D-
Course Attributes: CAT, UGRD
Academic Department: Physics & Astronomy