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ASTR 111Order-of-Magnitude Astrophysics

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Examines the most basic and direct connection between physics and astrophysics in order to derive a better understanding of astrophysical phenomena from first principles to the extent possible.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 22 or MATH 23A; PHYS 5B or PHYS 6B; and previous or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 102.

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When it runs

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm
McHenry Lib 1340E. Ramirez-RuizOpen 29/40

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz5.0 / 51.5 / 50%2

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