Class Times:          Tue & Thu 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Location:      Bloomberg 176

This course is an introduction to stellar structure and evolution. We will cover the basic physics that governs the properties of stars of different masses and ages, including their observed properties. Most emphasis will be on single stars.

The overall course grade will be based on homework, set approximately weekly, one midterm and the final exam. These will count for 20%, 30% and 50% respectively. The aim of the homework is to help you understand the coursework, so students are encouraged to discuss class material together, but homework must be completed alone.

FINAL EXAM Friday, December 21, 2-5pm

You can find revision suggestions here .

You can find last year's final exam here .

 

Professor:      Rosemary F. G. Wyse

Office:           Bloomberg 513

Phone:           (410) 516-5392

Email:            wyse@pha.jhu.edu

Office hour: Wednesdays 2.15-3.15 pm, Bloomberg 513, and by appointment.

 

TA -- grader:       Zack Dugan

Office:           Bloomberg 401

Phone:           (410) 516-NA

Email:            zdugan@pha.jhu.edu

Office hour: Fri 10-11AM

 

Textbook:

The Physics of Stars, by A.C. Phillips, available in paperback (Manchester Physics Course).

You can find the syllabus of the class here .

Midterm:

You can find the exam and solutions from last year's midterm here .

 

Homework:

Homework will be assigned on a Thursday and is due the next Thursday by 5 pm, to be put in the mailbox of the grader, Zack Dugan. Late homework will not be graded.