Astronomy and Astrophysics

ASTR111 Order-of-Magnitude Astrophysics

Examines the most basic and direct connection between physics and astrophysics in order to derive a better understanding of astrophysical phenomena from first principles to the extent possible.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 22 or MATH 23A; PHYS 5B or PHYS 6B; and PHYS 101A or previous or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 102.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall

Instructor

Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz