This is the third of a series of 4 courses required to fulfil the minor in astronomy. In this course, we will explore some big ideas in astronomy and astrophysics: principles, theories, equations and models of the processes and phenomena that govern the universe. Be prepared, as we may go dealing with some mathematics in order to understand these principles and practices!
COURSE SYLLABUS
PART A: PHYSICS
1. Celestial Mechanics
2. The Continuous Spectrum of Light
3. The Theory of Special Relativity
4. The Interaction of Light and Matter
PART B: STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS
5. The Classification of Stellar Spectra
6. Stellar Atmospheres
7. The Interior of Stars
8. Stellar Pulsation
PART C: RELATIVISTIC ASTROPHYSICS
9. The Degenerate Remnants of Stars
10. General Relativity and Black Holes
PART D: PLANETARY SCIENCE
11. Physical Processes in the Solar System
PART E: GALACTIC ASTRONOMY
12. The Nature of Galaxies
13. Galactic Evolution
PART F: COSMOLOGY
14. The Structure of the Universe
15. Classical Cosmology
16. Modern Cosmology
17. The Early Universe
- Lecturer: DR. JOHN SOO YUE HAN