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Instructor:Dr. D. Davis Prerequisite:Physics 122 Lecture Location/Times: Tu/Th 11:30am-12:45pm Rm: Phys 107

Physics 315 is an introduction to the interstellar medium and galaxies. We will cover elliptical, spiral, and irregular galaxies, as well as the distribution of both stars and gas within them (the interstellar medium). Also included in the class will be discussions of galaxy formation, active galaxies and clusters of galaxies. This class is intended for students who have completed at least Physics 121 and 122 (introductory, calculus based physics) and are interested in the physics of galaxies.

The text is Galaxies in the Universe: an Introduction Sparke & Gallagher. There are also corrections available as errata.

Class Lectures & problem sets:

• Week 1
  
• Homework #1
  
• Week 2
  
• Homework #2
  
• Week 3
  
• Week 4
  
• Week 5
  
• Week 6
  
• Week 7
  
• Week 8
  
• Week 9
  
• Week 10
  
• Week 11
  
• Week 12
  
• Week 13
  

Grading:

• Two tests (15% each)
First exam
Second exam
• Final Exam (30%)
Final exam Physics rm 107 @ 10:30am -- 12:30
• Homework (25%)
• Project (15%)