Introduction to Extragalactic Astrophysics

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: courses 81, 115, Mathematics 31A, 31B, and Physics 1A or 1AH. Open to qualified sophomore and upper-division students. Introduction to formation and evolution of universe from Big Bang to structure formation and galaxy evolution. Development of physics behind our modern understanding of universe on large scales. Including role of dark matter and dark energy. Introduction of energetic phenomena such as active galactic nuclei and quasars. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Enrollment Progress

Mar 9, 3 PM PST
LEC 1: 21/60 seats taken (Open)
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Section List

  • LEC 1

    Open (34 seats)

    MWF 12pm-12:50pm

    Kinsey Science Teaching Pavilion 1240B

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Professor was ok, class was not that bad

Course

Instructor
James Larkin
Previously taught
24S 23S

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

Previous Grades

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