Physics 428         INTRODUCTION TO ASTROPHYSICS        Course Outline

I.  GENERAL INFORMATION FOR WINTER SEMESTER 2008

Course Number, Section and Title:  Physics 428, Section 1, Introduction to Astrophysics

Class Time and Place:  MWF, 3:00-3:50 pm, C460 ESC

Instructor:  Clark G. Christensen

Office:  N482 ESC

Office Hours:  MWF, 12:00 - 1:00 pm (other hours by appointment)

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

Grader:  Laura Adams         Email:  ladams1776@comcast.net

Credit: 3 hours

Prerequisites:  Physics 227, 228, and 427

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.

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