University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

ASTR-5700 (3) Stellar Structure and Evolution

Examines basic stellar astronomy: stellar classifications, kinematics, populations and distributions, and H-R diagrams. Covers principles of stellar structure, including energy generation and energy transport by radiation and convection. Includes stellar evolution theory, including compact objects. Prereq., Senior Level undergraduate physics. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.