Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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ASTR 5202 - Interstellar Medium and Galaxies


Analyzes the physics of the warm and hot interstellar medium, including photoionization, thermal equilibrium, and shocks; provides an overview of the structure and dynamics of the Milky Way and other galaxies; discusses Galaxy formation and evolution, and its relationship to galaxy clusters and large-scale structure; and provides an introduction to the physics of active galactic nuclei.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Be able to describe the major constituents of the Milky Way, and correlations between kinematics, structure, and metallicity
  • Be able to describe the structure and basic physical processes at work in active galactic nuclei
  • Demonstrate a quantitative understanding of processes governing ionization and thermal equilibrium in nebulae
  • Develop familiarity with the fundamental equations governing dynamics of stars in galaxies
  • Understand the physical basis of scenarios for the formation of galaxies, clusters, and large scale structure
  • Understand the physical basis of shocks in gaseous media and their consequences



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