Solar System Astronomy. 4 Hours. [TCCN: PHYS 1404]

Catalog description

Students study the solar system as well as other planetary systems. Topics may include the nature of science, apparent motions in the sky, the historical development of the laws governing the solar system, the structure and membership of solar system objects, the formation of the solar system, and extrasolar planets and our understanding of other solar systems. Note: PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404 may be taken in either order. Course Equivalents: PHYS 1311 .