ATOC 5820: Origin and Evolution of Planetary Systems

3 credit hours. Reviews protoplanetary disks, condensation in the solar nebula, composition of meteorites, planetary accretion, comets and asteroids, planetary rings, and extrasolar planets. Applies celestial mechanics to the orbital evolution of solar system bodies. Prereq., graduate standing in a physical science or instructor consent. Same as ASTR 5820 and GEOL 5820.

Fall 2008 - Section 001
Sponsored by the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences
Meeting time and location: TR 1100AM-1215PM (see department for location)