Introduction to Astrophysics - Galaxies and Cosmology

ASTR 360 (Spring 2025)

          Radio Galaxy Cygnus A: 6cm VLA image               M100 (NGC 4321) Galaxy in Virgo         WMAP view of the Cosmic Microwave Background  

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Course Description

Prerequisites

Syllabus

Assessment

Research Project

The Universe

A full description of the course, including a detailed syllabus, assessment, and classroom and grading policies, is provided in the Official Rice Syllabus for ASTR 360, Spring 2025. Students are expected to have read it in its entirety by the end of the first week of classes.

Lectures: Tuesday & Thursday, 1.00pm - 2.15pm. Location: Room 423, Herman Brown Hall.
 
Text: An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics (2nd Edition), by Bradley Carroll and Dale Ostlie.

        Links for the lecture notes and recordings of special Zoom lectures can be found on the Lecture Notes and Recordings page. 

Dr. Matthew G. Baring
Herman Brown Hall, Room 366
Telephone: (713) 348-2983
Email: baring at rice.edu

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