ASTR36300 (ASTR363) Fall 2012
Intermediate Astronomy I
Offering:
Fall, Class 3, Cr. 3
Prerequisites:
MA 162, PHYS 220, or consent of instructor.
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.
Textbook(s) for Fall 2012
| Course | Title | Author | Edition | ISBN | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTR363 | An Introductory to the Solar System | McBride and Gilmour | March 1, 2004 | 0521546206 | Cambridge University Press |
| ASTR363 | Physical Processes in the Solar System | John D. Landstreet | Available in class |