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ASTR325  The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies

15 points, 0.1250 EFTS

Not offered 2013

For further information see Physics and Astronomy

Description

This course will give a thorough grounding in the physics of galaxies, covering galactic structure, dynamics, stellar populations, the Local Group. spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, galactic formation, galactic distribution and large-scale structure.

Pre-requisites

22 points from PHYS201-204, PHYS221-PHYS224, ASTR211, ASTR212; MATH103 or MATH109 or EMTH119.

Restrictions

PHYS325, ASTR425

Equivalent Courses

PHYS325