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.

Pre Req: 1 CALC & 1 PS course This is a Five College Astronomy course. Hosting institution for the Spring 2016 semester is UMass Amherst, and UMass Amherst students can sign up for the course through their SPIRE account. Students at the other four colleges will need to sign up through their own College through the Five College registration instructions.

Class begins Monday, January 25th at UMass Amherst.