ASTR550
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ASTR550 - Origin of the Solar System and Other Planetary Systems
Course ID
037897
Course Description
This course will review the physical processes related to the formation and evolution of the protosolar nebula and of protoplanetary disks. In doing that, we will discuss the main stages of planet formation and how different disk conditions impact planetary architectures and planet properties. We will confront the theories of disk evolution and planet formation with observations of circumstellar disks, exoplanets, and the planets and minor bodies in our Solar System. Graduate-level requirements include advanced quantitative problems in homeworks and tests.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
All students enrolled in the astronomy, physics, planetary science, and optical science Ph.D. programs may enroll.
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
ASTR450
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No