Physics 431/531: Galactic Astrophysics
Course Instructor (Fall 2019):
Steve
McMillan
Lectures: Disque 919, MW 9:30 am - 10:50 am
Office: Disque 815
Phone: (215) 895-2709
Fax: (215) 895-2940
e-mail: steve (at) physics.drexel.edu
- Course overview
The goal of this
course is to present an introduction to the processes
responsible for the formation, structure, evolution, and
present-day appearance of the Milky Way and other galaxies.
Using the Milky Way Galaxy as a guide, we will develop
analytical and numerical tools to help us understand of the
properties of these galaxies near and far. For the most part,
these tools will be based on familiar concepts in classical
mechanics and thermodynamics. The list of topics to be
covered is presented in more detail in the course syllabus.
- Course syllabus
- Detailed course outline
- Lecture Material
- Additional Material
- Homeworks