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2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHY 213 - Astrophysics

Semester Hours: 4

A quantitative overview of astronomy and astrophysics, including recent advances in the field. Topics discussed include the Solar System, star formation and evolution, the interstellar medium, compact objects, galactic dynamics, gravitational waves, and cosmology. Observational astronomy is emphasized.

Prerequisite: PHY 152  
When Offered: Offered fall semester on a three-year rotating basis..