A broad introduction to the physics of celestial objects including
formation, structure and evolution of stars, the physics of the interstellar medium, stellar remnants (white dwarfs, neutron
stars, black holes), galaxies and the large-scale structure of the universe.
Prerequisites and
Co-requisites:
PHYS 212 (pre), MATH 263 (co).
Class Schedule:
T TH 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM, Lewis Hall 228
Textbook:
Dan Maoz, Astrophysics in a Nutshell. Princeton University Press. Hardcover.
ISBN-10: 0691125848, ISBN-13: 978-0691125848 (required)
Bradley W. Carroll and Dale A. Ostlie, An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (2nd Edition). Benjamin Cummings.
Hardcover: 1400 pages. ISBN-10: 0805304029, ISBN-13: 978-0805304022 (recommended)
Course Credit Hours:
3
Evaluation
Grade Type:Plus/minus letter grade (A - F)
Grade Ranges:
A: .. 88%
and up
B: ......
75-87%
C: ......
60-74%
D: ......
40-59%
F: less
than 40%
These values are
tentative, but will not be higher than indicated here.
Grade
Percentage:
40%
Homework & Quizzes
15%
In-class test 1
15%
In-class test 2
30%
Final Exam
Homework:
Homework
assignments will be announced in class. Late
homeworks will not normally be accepted, but
students may be excused from turning in an assignment if there is a valid
reason. If a student joined the class late, or has extended
unavoidable absences
the instructor may make some adjustments
to the homework policy. Homeworks must be turned in at the beginning of
class on the day they are due.
Homeworks must be
easy to read; please do not use red pen; staple the pages together. Student full
name and problem set number must be written on the first page of the homework.
In-class
tests and final exam:
The in-class tests will consist on written progress reports of a semester-long project. The final exam will consist of a written final
report on the project outcome and an oral in-class presentation.
Failure to do either of the in-class tests or the final exam will result in an F grade.
Course Attendance Policy
All students are required to be present for all class meetings.
Academic integrity
Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of the University of Mississippi listed
in the Student Academic Conduct and Discipline Policy
number 10000600, Code ACA.AR.600.001. Examples of academic misconduct inlude but not limited to cheating and plagiarism.
Any academic misconduct will be reported to the Academic Discipline Committee.
Non-Discrimination policy
It is the policy of the University of Mississippi not to discriminate against anyone on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, sexual orientation or being a disabled veteran or
veteran of the Vietnam era. Students are encouraged to freely examine and exchange diverse ideas
both inside and outside the classroom.
Changes to syllabus
If a revision of the syllabus becomes necessary during the semester, it will be discussed in class. Any
changes to the syllabus will be posted on the course website.
