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PHYS-3655: Introduction to Astrophysics

Description: Application of elementary physical laws to determine dimensions, masses, luminosities, structures, and evolution of astronomical objects and the universe as a whole. Emphasis is on quantitative derivation.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHYS-2306

Required By: PHYS-4664

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.50 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 56.73%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.07%

Nahum Arav202468.2%19.7%6.8%2.2%1.9%1.1%3.506

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W