ASTR 5260

Introduction to Astrochemistry

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Course Description

Pre-Requisite(s): There are no formal prerequisites, but some knowledge of chemical kinetics, spectroscopy, and/or the interstellar medium will be helpful

This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, and astrochemical modeling.


  • Robin Garrod

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    3.96

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    Last Taught

    Fall 2018

  • Eric Herbst

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    Last Taught

    Fall 2013

  • Rob Garrod

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    1

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025