Planetary Astrophysics (314-0-01)

Instructors

Jason Jinfei Wang

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L251: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course is an introduction to planets and planetary systems. We will learn about the structure, origin, and evolution of planets---including both the planets in the Solar System and the many recently discovered extrasolar planets.

Class Materials (Required)

None.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Fundamental Planetary Science: Physics, Chemistry and Habitability by J. J. Lissauer & I. de Pater (2019). Publisher: Cambridge U. Press. ISBN: 9781108411981 Please use the latest edition.