Academic Catalog 2018-2019 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AST 105 - Introduction to Planetary Science

Course Units: 1
(Spring; Staff) An introduction to the field of planetary science, with an emphasis on a scientific understanding of the Solar System. Topics include information and evolution of the Solar System; physical processes in the Solar System; planetary geology and atmospheres; properties of planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets in the Solar System; extra solar planets. One hour session mathematics/computational each week. Prerequisite(s): PHY 110   or PHY 120   or IMP 112 or IMP 120   or permission of instructor.



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