Physics and Astronomy - Course Details
ASTR363
— Fall 2010
ASTR363: Intermediate Astronomy I (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)
Offering:
Fall, Class 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites:
MA 162, PHYS 220, or consent of instructor.
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Description:
Introduction to the solar system. Topics to be covered include the processes responsible for the origin and evolution of the solar system, a physical and chemical description of solar system objects (sun, planets, asteroids, comets, and meteorites), interactions between these objects, and the evolution of planetary surfaces and atmospheres.
Instructor(s):
CAFFEE, MARC
Email:
mcaffee@purdue.edu
Textbook(s) for Fall 2010
| Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher | Req/Opt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Processes in the Solar System | John D. Landstreet | 1st; 2003 | Available only at "Boiler Copy Maker" in the Union RM157 | Optional | ||
| An Introductory to the Solar System | McBride and Gilmour | March 1, 2004 | 0521546206 | Cambridge University Press | Optional |
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