ASTR 3750 - Planets,Moons,and Rings

Institution:

University of Colorado Boulder

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Description:

Approaches the physics of planets, emphasizing their surfaces, satellites, and rings. Topics include formation and evolution of planetary surfaces, history of the terrestrial planets, and dynamics of planetary rings. Both ASTR 3720 and ASTR 3750 may be taken for credit in any order. Prereqs., PHYS 1110 and 1120, and calculus (MATH 1300 and 2300, or APPM 1350 and 1360). Elective for APS major and minor.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colorado.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 492-1411

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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