College Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Jul 19, 2026  
College Bulletin 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ASTR 016. Astrophysics: Stars, ISM, and Galaxies


This is a one-semester calculus- and physics-based introduction to astrophysics as applied to stars, the interstellar medium, and galaxies. 
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: PHYS 003  and PHYS 004 MATH 025  or equivalent by placement
Natural sciences and engineering.
Evening labs and observing sessions required.
1 credit.
Fall 2025. Zanger.
Fall 2026. Zanger.
Fall 2027 Cohen.
Catalog chapter: Physics and Astronomy   
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/physics-astronomy


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