Astronomy 223 - Planetary Science
Planetary Science
Fall
2022
01
4.00
Thomas Burbine
MW 03:15PM-04:30PM
Mount Holyoke College
118491
Cleveland 001L
tburbine@mtholyoke.edu
This intermediate-level course covers fundamentals of spectroscopy, remote sensing, and planetary surfaces. Discussions will include interiors, atmospheres, compositions, origins, and evolution of terrestrial planets; satellites, asteroids, comets, and planetary rings.
Prereq: 1 physical science course. MATH-100 or 101 is also suggested but not required as a prerequisite.