PHSCS 727
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Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology 1
Course Description
Astrophysics of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and cosmology.
When Taught
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Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Instructor's consent
Title
The Large Scale Structure of the Universe
Learning Outcome
Use existing databases to map the large scale structure of the universe.
Title
The Milky Way
Learning Outcome
Apply their understanding of the morphology of the Milky Way including dark matter to all galaxy types.
Title
Learning How to do Research
Learning Outcome
Conduct an in-depth literature search on one aspect of the course material of their choosing and present the results in a paper.
Title
The AGN Standard Model
Learning Outcome
Present the standard model of AGN and explain how it accounts for what is observed in galaxy nuclei.
Title
The Morphology and Distribution of Galaxies
Learning Outcome
Identify and describe the morphology, population, color, spectral signature, and space distribution of every type of galaxy.
