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ASTR_V - 300

ASTR_V 300 (3) 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 205 and one of PHYS 210, EOSC 211, CPSC 302, CPSC 303. Corequisite: One of MATH 217, MATH 227, MATH 317. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

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