Spring 2027

The Interstellar Medium I: Basic Processes

Covers observational techniques, ISM phases, dynamics, energetics, and structure theories, plus star formation and supernova remnants.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.07 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.62 GPA, 79.2% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.58 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe the different interstellar medium phases, their physical properties, and the theoretical background.

  • Explain the different observational methods and key observational constraints of the Interstellar Medium/Intergalactic Medium properties and processes.

  • Apply the basic interstellar medium knowledge for rigorous problem solving.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of a specific interstellar medium topic and astronomical literature by undertaking a short research project.

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ASTRON 720

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.07 GPA, 40.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.62 GPA, 79.2% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.58 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=6 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Observational techniques for interstellar medium studies
  • Role of interstellar gas in galaxies, dynamics, energetics, and theories of structure
  • Star formation and supernova remnant evolution
  • Interstellar medium phases, physical properties, and theoretical background

Skills

  • Explain observational methods and constraints for ISM/IGM properties
  • Apply basic ISM knowledge to rigorous problem solving
  • Undertake a short research project on an ISM topic

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