I.  GENERAL INFORMATION

Course Number, Section and Title:  Physics 427, Section 1, Introduction to Astrophysics

Class Time and Place:  Fall Semester 2008, MWF 12:00-12:50 pm, 261 ESC

Instructor:  Dr. Clark G. Christensen

Office:  N482 ESC

Office Hours:  MWF 3:00 - 4:00 pm, other hours by appointment.  Please feel free to call or come by whenever you need.

Phone:  422-2207 (office),   375-5951 (home)    Email:  cgchristensen@byu.edu

Grader:  Laura Adams.   Phone:  734-474-3870    Email:  ladams1776@comcast.net

Credit: 3 hours

Prerequisites:  Physics 227 and 228.

Texts:  Modern Astrophysics by Bradley W. Carroll and Dale A. Ostlie  1996  ( Reading, Massachusetts & other locations: 
          Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.)

Audience:  This course is designed for upper-division students desiring extensive exposure to astrophysics.  It is especially well-
          suited for those planning graduate work in astrophysics or related fields.

Bulletin Board:  Occasional messages will be posted on the webpage bulletin board.  As these message may involve changes in
             homework deadlines, additional assignments, etc., it will be assumed that class members have checked the bulletin board
             within two days of when messages are posted.

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