Fall 2009
Fall, Class 3, Cr. 3
MA 162, PHYS 220, or consent of instructor. Not available for credit to students with credit in ASTR 263 or equivalent.
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.
LISTER, MATTHEW
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| Course | Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTR363 | Physics and Chemistry of the Solar System | John S. Lewis | 2nd | 012446744X | Academic Press |