Astronomy 223 - Planetary Science

Introductory course for physical science majors. Topics include planetary orbits, rotation and precession; gravitational and tidal interactions; interiors and atmospheres of the Jovian and terrestrial planets; surfaces of the terrestrial planets and satellites; asteroids, comets, planetary rings; origin and evolution of the planets. Prerequisites: 1 semester of calculus and 1 semester of a physical science.

Astron&Phys-OthersOnSpaceAvail Pre Req: 1 CALC & 1 PS course This is a Five College Astronomy course, students need to enroll through the UMass Five College Interchange Office by logging onto SPIRE, click on Enrollment, then click on Five College Enrollment, and then it's self-explanatory. Astron 223 is listed as ASTR 223, Sec 01, Planetary Science, 4 credits. Hosting Institution is Mount Holyoke College. Instructor and advisor signatures are not required during the Five College Course Pre-Registration period beginning Monday November 10th through Friday November 21st.

Class begins Monday, January 26th at Mt. Holyoke College. Class meets in 203 Kendade. Questions should be directed to Caleb Fassett at cfasset@mtholyoke.edu.