Ay101: Structure and Evolution of Stars

• Topics

  Physics of stellar interiors and atmospheres

  Properties of stars, stellar spectra, radiative transfer, line formation

  Stellar structure, stellar evolution

  Nucleosynthesis in stars

  Stellar oscillations

• Assignments

  Seven problem sets, each worth 5% of final grade

  MESA stellar evolution model, worth 15% of final grade

  Oral midterm, worth 20% of final grade

  Written, take-home final exam, worth 30% of final grade