I will add to this list as the quarter continues. Of choice, I would like you to read and review several journal articles. The background, current status, and open questions in your topic In class, or on a subject closely related. You a chance to delve more deeply into one of the topics or questions covered The 10-page literature review will be on a topic of the student's choice,ĭrawn from or related to the syllabus of the course. Late homework may be turned in up until theĭate when the following assignment is due (typically two weeks later),Īt a penalty of 20% reduction in score. Homework turned in after the beginning of class on the due date Due at the end of the quarter.Ĥ0%: Combination of problems and short answer questions. Texts will supplemented by current and classic journal articles, as appropriate.Ĥ0%: 4 assignments, consisting of problems based on the material covered in class.Ģ0%: Literature review based on a topic covered in class (or something closely related). Galaxy Formation, Second Edition (2008), Longair Link to electronic version of book (accessed on-campus). Galaxies Formation & Evolution (2010), Mo, van den Bosch, & White Galactic Dynamics, Second Edition (2008), Binney & Tremaine
Galactic Astronomy (1998), Binney & Merrifield Homework #1 Homework #2 Homework #3 Homework #4
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Galaxy evolution at cosmological lookback time. Time allowing, we will sample from the fields We will alsoĭiscuss the evolution of stellar populations and chemicalĮnrichment in galaxies. In terms of its structure, stellar contents, rotation curve,Ĭenter, and possible formation scenarios.
Along the way, the stellar, gaseous, and dark contents Including morphologies, luminosities, dynamics, stellar populations, In this course, we will study the rich variety of ASTRO 274 webpage Astro 274 Galaxies Winter 2011Įverything you wanted to know about galaxies but were afraid to ask.