ASTR 3490

Galaxies

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Course Description

Discipline(s): Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Universe

The course explores the formation, evolution, and properties of galaxies. Topics include: the structure of galaxies; galaxy demographics; star motions and populations; nuclear black holes; galaxy interactions; dark matter halos; the distribution of the elements; and the formation and evolution of galaxies. The course is divided equally between lecture material and project-driven worksheets.


  • Mark Whittle

     Rating

    2.83

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

     Sections

    1

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026