ASTR 626: Galaxies 2003

1. Course Objectives

This course discusses the structure, stability, dynamical, and cosmological evolution of galaxies. The goal is to interpret observational data on galaxies within a coherent theoretical framework.

2. Course Information

• Instructors:
  • Josh Barnes
  • Ken Chambers
• Required Texts:
  • Galactic Astronomy by James Binney & Michael Merrifield
  • Galactic Dynamics by James Binney & Scott Tremaine
  • Galaxies in the Universe by Linda S. Sparke & John S. Gallagher
• Suggested Texts:
  • Galaxy Formation by Malcolm Longair
• Place: Institute for Astronomy, room C-221 (Fern Room)
• New time: Wednesday and Friday from 1:30 to 3:00.
• Syllabus:
  • Syllabus and Reading Assignments (updated April 21, 2003)

3. Course Requirements

• Homework Assignments:
  • There will be six problems sets spaced through out the semester.
    • Homework Set #1, due Friday Jan 31
    • Homework Set #2, due Friday Feb 14
    • hw2.tar tarfile with code for 2
    • Homework Set #3, due Friday Mar 7
    • Homework Set #4, due Wednesday April 16
    • Homework Set #5, due Friday April 25
    • Homework Set #6, due Wednesday May 7
    • hw6.tar tarfile with code for hmwk 6
• Final Exam:
  • The Final Exam will be a take home exam.
  • Final Exam Due Friday in my office by 4:30 Friday, May 16.
• Grades:
  • The course grade will be on the basis of the six homework sets (70%) and the final exam (30%).

Last modified: Jan 03, 2003