ASTR_V 300 - 101

Galaxies

Structure and kinematics of our galaxy. Spiral arms and dynamics of stars in spiral and elliptical galaxies. Galactic formation, evolution, dynamics, and groups. Active galaxies and quasars. [3-0-0]. Prerequisite: ASTR_V 205 and one of PHYS_V 210, EOSC_V 211, CPSC_V 302, CPSC_V 303. Corequisite: One of MATH_V 217, MATH_V 227, MATH_V 317.

Section
ASTR_V 300 -101
Campus
Vancouver
Delivery Mode
In person
Term
2025-26 Winter Term 1 (UBC-V)
Instructional Format
Lecture
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Date
Days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Start Time
03:00 pm
End Time
04:00 pm
Instructor(s)
  • Douglas Scott

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