AST 1074 - Planets

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Villanova University

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Description: The surfaces and atmospheres of other worlds and how they compare to Earth with a focus on the physical processes which mold their landscapes and both generate and modify their gaseous atmospheres. The geology and meteorology of planets and their moons; the role of destructive collisions versus accretion and re-compaction. The effects of collisions with asteroids and comets, their role in mass extinctions, and in the possible formation of atmospheres and oceans; the search for planets and life in our solar system and beyond. Co-requisite for Arts students: AST 1075. 3.00credit(s) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.villanova.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 519-4500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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