Intermed Astrophysics

Fall 2015

Astrophysics II: Stellar and Planetary Structure

Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as ASTR-335

Formerly listed as: ASTR-35

Faculty

Jason E. Young (Section 01)

Description

The same basic laws describe stars and planets. We will learn about equations of state as well as radiative and convective heat transport in order to understand the steady-state structure of stellar and planetary interiors and atmospheres. We will then see how waves propagate through these bodies, producing stellar pulsations, earthquakes, and weather.

Requisite: MATH 121 and PHYS 124 or 117. Fall semester. Professor TBA.

Keywords

Quantitative Reasoning

Course times and locations

ASTR 335 - L/D

Section 01
M 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM WEBS 219
W 02:00 PM - 03:20 PM WEBS 219

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Price
9780805304022	An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (2nd Edition)	Pearson	Bradley W. Carroll - Dale A. Ostlie		From $27.98-$169.29

Offerings

2022-23: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2015, Fall 2016