PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY 210 - Solar System Astrophysics.Spring 2010

Institution:

Franklin and Marshall College

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Characteristics and histories of planetary surfaces, atmospheres, and interiors, interaction with the Sun and the solar wind, orbital mechanics, properties of comets, asteroids, and meteors, formation of the solar system, search for other planetary systems, and search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence. Prerequisite: AST 110 or AST 120, or both PHY 111 and PHY 112. Pre- or corequisite: MAT 109 or permission of instructor. Crawford

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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