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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: 20

Average GPA: 3.15 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 33.70%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.50%

John H Simonetti201432.6%44.7%16.7%3.1%2.0%0.9%3.0111
Nahum Arav202364.5%21.5%7.3%3.2%2.2%1.4%3.428
Keith P Nelson20168.6%42.9%25.7%10.0%4.3%8.6%2.491

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