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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 
    
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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2008-09 [Archived Catalog]

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ASTR 402 - Galactic and Interstellar Astrophysics

Structure and evolution of the Milky Way galaxy and the interstellar medium. Stellar populations and orbits of stars in the galaxy; galactic dynamics, evolution of the galactic disk and star clusters. Physics of the interstellar gas, absorption and emission processes, HI and HII regions, molecular clouds. Hydrodynamic instabilities, star formation; supernova explosions and shock waves.
Prerequisites: ASTR 305 & MATH 340 & 440

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken an unlimited number of times, but only last course taken counts.


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