Usually the syllabus for a degree in astrophysics includes:
Fundamentals of Astrophysics
Solid State Physics
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
General Relativity and Cosmology
Mathematical Methods
Classical Mechanics
Electronics (my least favorite)
Physics Lab
Statistical Physics
Stellar Physics
Galactic Dynamics
Stellar Atmospheres
and more, probably. LOL
The good thing is that you have a lot of preparation before you even get to that stuff. You could run a website, but I wouldn't put yourself through all of that just to run a website. That would be an awesome side thing. Considering the state of affairs in America, relating to this field of study and it's steady decline in funding, I would look abroad for a graduate school, and career.
Some good books for you to read:
The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene
A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe by Michael S. Schneider
The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking
All great books for people interested in astrophysics. I could have just read those and been partially satisfied. haha!
Good luck to you!
Fundamentals of Astrophysics
Solid State Physics
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
General Relativity and Cosmology
Mathematical Methods
Classical Mechanics
Electronics (my least favorite)
Physics Lab
Statistical Physics
Stellar Physics
Galactic Dynamics
Stellar Atmospheres
and more, probably. LOL
The good thing is that you have a lot of preparation before you even get to that stuff. You could run a website, but I wouldn't put yourself through all of that just to run a website. That would be an awesome side thing. Considering the state of affairs in America, relating to this field of study and it's steady decline in funding, I would look abroad for a graduate school, and career.
Some good books for you to read:
The Elegant Universe by Brian Greene
A Beginner's Guide to Constructing the Universe by Michael S. Schneider
The Universe in a Nutshell by Stephen Hawking
All great books for people interested in astrophysics. I could have just read those and been partially satisfied. haha!
Good luck to you!
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