Autumn 2022
Meeting:
MW 1:30pm - 2:50pm / PAA A214
SLN:
10679
Section Type:
Seminar
Joint Sections:
ASTR 497 B
Instructor:
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
This is ASTR 541: (Diffuse Matter in Space Not Limited to) The Interstellar Medium, cross-listed as ASTR 497B.
Detailed Syllabus is here: syllabus-fall2022.pdf
We will discuss it in depth in our first class, September 28th in PAA 214 from 1:30pm - 2:50pm.
Quick Notes:
I've created a #ASTR 541-497-ISM-2022 channel for this class in the UW Astronomy Slack Workspace: uw-astronomy.slack.com
I'll cross-post Canvas announcements to the Slack space for maximum visibility. In addition, I'll check both Canvas and Slack regularly for questions about content/course logistics. You can always email me too: jwerk@uw.edu
Videos (and associated readings) will be posted in Pages! Problems and Quizzes will be accessible as assignments.
Catalog Description:
Physical conditions and motions of neutral and ionized gas in interstellar space. Interstellar dust, magnetic fields, formation of grains, clouds, and stars. Prerequisite: modern physics or permission of instructor.
Credits:
3.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 9, 2025 - 2:33 pm