GEDU 760 - Astrophysics for Educators

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 1-3
When Offered: As Needed

Detailed study of the formation, evolution and structure of the universe, galaxies and stars. Topics include the Big Bang model, nucleosynthesis and interstellar medium, dark matter and dark energy, stellar remnants and star nebulae, stellar activity, the Sun as a star, modern instrumentation and space missions and studying motion and light.

Prerequisite(s): GEDU 700 and permission of instructor.