ASTR515
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ASTR515 - The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation
Course ID
036119
Course Description
Radiative processes and the derivation of physical conditions in the interstellar medium. Topics include: Ionized, atomic, and molecular clouds. The formation of stars. Astrochemistry and the physics of interstellar dust. Spectral line diagnostics. Non-LTE excitation, ionization equilibrium, heating and cooling, and shocks.
Min Units
2
Max Units
2
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No