Astronomy 223 - Planetary Science
Planetary Science
Spring
2025
01
4.00
Ben Boatwright
TTH 01:45PM-03:00PM
Mount Holyoke College
126247
Carr 102
bboatwright@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: One course in Geology, Astronomy, Physics, Math, or Computer Science.