PTYS416

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PTYS416 - Asteroids, Comets and Kuiper Belt Objects

Planetary SciencesUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

028958

Course Description

This is an introduction to the \"minor planets,\" the asteroids, comets and Kuiper Belt objects. The focus will be on origin and evolution (including current evolution), as well as techniques of study. It will include an evening at the telescope of an asteroid search program.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

May be convened with

PTYS516

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No