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THE INTERSTELLAR MEDIUM I: BASIC PROCESSES

ASTRON 720
Course Description

Observational techniques for interstellar medium studies, overview of the role of interstellar gas in galaxies, dynamics, energetics, major theories of structure and evolution, introduction to star formations and supernova remnant evolution.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.63

2.24% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

0.92% from Historical

A Rate
45.83%

-6.64% from Historical

Class Size
24

96.36% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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