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Astronomy 4602A/B
GRAVITATIONAL ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
Course Description
Introduction to gravity in astrophysics. Application of Newtonian gravitation to basic galactic dynamics and galactic structure. An introduction to general relativity with applications to black holes, cosmology, and the early universe.
Pre or Corequisites
Prerequisite(s):
Physics 2101A/B
and
Physics 2102A/B,
or the former Physics 2128A/B and the former Physics 2129A/B;
Calculus 2503A/B
.
Extra Information
Extra Information:
3 lecture hours. Typically offered in alternate years only.
Course Weight:
0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY C
i
Subject Code:
ASTRONOM
This Course is Mentioned in the Following Calendar Pages:
Courses
1
Astronomy 2022A/B - THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE
Modules/Programs
4
Faculty of Science | Integrated Science Program - (WISc) | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE WITH ASTROPHYSICS
Faculty of Science | Physics and Astronomy | HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN ASTROPHYSICS
Faculty of Science | Physics and Astronomy | MINOR IN ASTROPHYSICS
Faculty of Science | Physics and Astronomy | SPECIALIZATION IN ASTROPHYSICS