♦ Historical and contemporary study of cosmological models; evolution, classification and characteristics of normal and active galaxies; physical properties of the interstellar medium, sun and stars; Hertzsprung-Russell methods and stellar evolution; and search for extraterrestrial life. Telescopic observations and a term project required. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
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♦ Historical and contemporary study of cosmological models; evolution, classification and characteristics of normal and active galaxies; physical properties of the interstellar medium, sun and stars; Hertzsprung-Russell methods and stellar evolution; and search for extraterrestrial life. Telescopic observations and a term project required. Three hours lecture and two hours lab per week. S
