Astrophysics Graduate Study
at the Department of Physics and Astronomy


Students interested in pursuing advanced study and research in astrophysics at OU must fulfill general physics course requirements specified by the department, and are encouraged to complete additional coursework providing a solid background in contemporary astrophysics. A suggested course sequence for the first two years is provided below for students interested in pursuing this option.

1st YEAR
Fall Winter Spring
551 QM Physics 611 QM Mech 612 QM Mech
607 ED 608 ED Astro Lab
615 Math Method 512 Stat Mech 605 Cl Mech

2nd YEAR
Fall Winter Spring
623 Stat Mech 617 M Theo Phys(1) 553 or 571 (2)
650 G Relativity(1) 696 Spec Study (3) 609 ED (1)
501 Stellar Astro(4) . 502 Gala & ISM(4)

Notes:
(1) Recommended electives. (617 = Methods of Theoretical Physics, 650 = General Relativity)
(2) All graduate students are expected to complete either 553 (Nuclear & Particle Physics) or 571 (Solid State Physics).
(3) May include material covered in ASTR 305.
(4) 501 (Stellar Astrophysics), 502 (Galactic & Interstellar Astrophysics), 503 (Extragalactic Astrophysics & Cosmology), and 510 (Observational Astrophysics) are offered on a rotating basis in the winter and spring quarters; consequently most students will need to take one of these courses in the Fall quarter of their third year.
(5) The Colloquium (891) must be attended by all students.

Students should also plan on participating in PHYS 897F, Astrophysics Research Seminar.

The detailed course of study and choice of electives may be adjusted, based on the student's level of background and interests. Students wishing to pursue the astrophysics option should meet with Profs. Böttcher, Clowe, Shields, or Statler for further information and discussion of research possibilities.

Last modified on 10/30/2006

 
Dept. of Physics & Astronomy, Clippinger Lab 251B, Athens, OH 45701
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