ASTR 313 - Planetary Science

Study of the solar system with emphasis on physical processes. Topics include formation of the solar system, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteorites, orbital mechanics, tides, atmospheric structure, planetary surfaces and interiors, impact cratering, and rings. Although challenging in breadth, this course is intended to be accessible to juniors and seniors majoring in physics, astronomy-physics, astrogeophysics, chemistry, or geology.

Credits: 1.00
When Offered: Fall semester only, in alternate years

Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: MATH 111 or MATH 161 or MATH 112 or MATH 162 or MATH 113 or MATH 163 and (PHYS 232 or any two GEOL courses)
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts CORE: None

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