ASTR 230 - Introduction to Astrophysics

Concepts of physics will be reexamined in more detail to show how they apply to various areas of astronomy. Appropriate mathematics is used to describe the celestial phenomena observed. Topics include celestial mechanics, electromagnetic spectra, distance determination, binary system, stellar structure, and variable stars. Typically Offered Summer Only
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite (ASTR 120/D- And MATH 120/D-) Or (ASTR 130/D- And MATH 120/D-)
Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: PHYS