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