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PHY 592 - Astrophysics II - Galaxies and Interstellar Material

[3 Credit Hours]

The physics of galaxies and of the interstellar medium. Topics include galaxy formation, evolution and interaction, phases of the interstellar medium, and physical processes in the interstellar medium.

Prereq: PHY 361, 416G, 417G or consent of instructor.

Course Attributes:
Crosslisted with: AST 592


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