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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Same as ATOC 4750.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the fundamentals underlying the design, construction, and use of instrumentation used for astrophysical research ranging from radio-wavelengths to gamma rays. Topics include: Fourier transforms and their applications; optical design concepts; incoherent and coherent signal detection; electronics and applications; signal acquisition and processing. Prereq., graduate standing.
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3.00 Credits
Covers the structure, composition, and dynamics of planetary atmospheres. Also includes origin of planetary atmospheres, chemistry and cloud physics, greenhouse effects, climate, and the evolution of planetary atmospheres past and future. Prereq., graduate standing in a physical science, or instructor consent. Same as ASTR/GEOL 5810.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews protoplanetary disks, condensation in the solar nebula, composition of meteorites, planetary accretion, comets and asteroids, planetary rings, and extrasolar planets. Applies celestial mechanics to the orbital evolution of solar system bodies. Prereq., graduate standing in a physical science, or instructor consent. Same as ASTR 5820 and GEOL 5820.
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3.00 Credits
Covers current topics in planetary science based on recent discoveries, spacecraft observations, or other developments. Focuses on a specific topic such as Mars, Venus, Galilean satellites, exobiology, comets, or extrasolar planets. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours, provided the topics vary. Prereq., graduate standing in physical sciences, or instructor consent. Same as ASTR 5830 and GEOL 5830.
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1.00 Credits
Studies current research on a topic in planetary science. Subjects may vary each semester. May be repeated up to 4 total credit hours to meet candidacy requirements. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Same as ASTR 5835 and GEOL 5835.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
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1.00 Credits
Studies an area of current research in the atmospheric and oceanic sciences. Students read selected papers from the literature. Students and faculty give presentations and participate in discussions. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing and instructor consent.
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3.00 Credits
Discusses background theory and procedures used in weather and climate prediction on a variety of space and time scales. Includes the forecasting of weather on time scales of days; error growth in numerical models; prediction of El Nino and monsoon variability; and prediction of the impact of anthropogenic influences on climate. Consists of lectures and a weekly laboratory. Prereq., ATOC 5060, 5061, or instructor consent.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Master's Thesis
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