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ASTR255 - Introduction to Planetary Science

Description

An overview of the study of planetary systems. The main focus is on our Solar System, but the course includes the study of planets outside the Solar System. Topics include basic planet formation, planetary orbits, measurements of the properties of planets, study of extrasolar planets, the Earth-Moon system.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Note(s)

  • Credit will be granted for only one of ASTR 255, ASTR 304.

Pre- or corequisites

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in all of:
    • ASTR250 - Introduction to Astrophysics (1.5)
    • PHYS215 - Introductory Quantum Physics (1.5)
    • PHYS216 - Introductory Electricity and Magnetism (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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