PHSCS 627
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Galactic Astrophysics 1
Course Description
Astrophysics of the interstellar medium and galactic structure.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent
Title
The Galactic Ecosystem
Learning Outcome
Identify the five phases of the interstellar medium, the physics and chemistry that characterizes these different regions, and their interaction. Solve problems related to atomic and molecular spectroscopy, gas cooling, gas heating, gas-phase chemical reactions, and grain-surface chemistry.
Title
Independent Study
Learning Outcome
Write in standard journal format using LaTex, as evidenced by a term paper.
Title
Learning to Work with Real Data
Learning Outcome
Reduce and analyze actual observations.
Title
Verbal Skills and Comprehension
Learning Outcome
Give a professional oral presentation
Title
Physical and Chemical Processes in the Interstellar Medium
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to understand the importance of dust, PAHs, HII regions, PDRs, phases in the ISM, molecular clouds, shock waves and SN explosions.
