ATOC 3720: Planets and Their Atmospheres

3 credit hours. Explores the physics and chemistry of the atmospheres of Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Titan. Examines evolution of the atmospheres of Earth, Venus, and Mars; and the escape of gases from the Galilean satellites, Titan, and Mars; the orbital characteristics of moons, planets, and comets. Uses recent results of space exploration. Elective for APS major and minor. Prereqs., PHYS 1110—1120, and either MATH 1300—2300, or APPM 1350—1360, or instructor consent. Same as ASTR 3720. Elective for ATOC minor.

Spring 2009 - Section 001
Sponsored by the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences
Meeting time and location: TR 0200-0315PM
Instructor:Fran Bagenal