ASTR425

The Structure and Evolution of Galaxies

15 points

Not offered 2023, offered in 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022

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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.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of Department. RP: ASTR112, ASTR211 or ASTR212, 33 points from PHYS221-224

Restrictions

ASTR325, PHYS325

Recommended Preparation

ASTR112, ASTR211 or ASTR212, 33 points from PHYS221-224