ASTR 404
Stellar Astrophysics

Credit:  3 hours.


Introduction to astrophysical problems, with emphasis on underlying physical principles; includes the nature of stars, equations of state, stellar energy generation, stellar structure and evolution, astrophysical neutrinos, binary stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and pulsars, and novae and supernovae. 3 undergraduate hours. Graduate students in Astronomy will not receive credit in ASTR 404. Prerequisite: PHYS 213 or PHYS 214; or consent of instructor.