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Astronomy 2201A/B

PLANETARY SYSTEMS


An examination of planets and their environments, both in our own Solar System and in planetary systems around other stars. Celestial mechanics; dynamics of the Earth; the Earth-Moon System; planets, including atmospheres and interiors; satellites; comets; meteors; the interplanetary medium; detection, origin and evolution of planetary systems.

Prerequisite(s): (One of either Physics 1201A/B or Physics 1401A/B or Physics 1501A/B, or the former Physics 1028A/B or the former Physics 1301A/B), (One of either Calculus 1000A/B or Calculus 1500A/B or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1412A/B or the former Applied Mathematics 1412A/B), and (One of either Calculus 1501A/B, or Calculus 1301A/B, or Applied Mathematics 1201A/B with a minimum mark of 60%, or Numerical and Mathematical Methods 1414A/B, or the former Applied Mathematics 1414A/B).

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY C i  
Subject Code: ASTRONOM

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