ASTRO 6575

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ASTRO 6575

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

This course will provide an overview of fundamental physical processes that govern the structure and behavior of atmospheres in the solar system and beyond. Topics covered will include the basic principles of atmospheric statics, radiative transfer, dynamics, cloud physics, and chemistry to understand the diverse range of observable atmospheres.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: undergraduate physics and vector calculus.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5750

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17129 ASTRO 6575   LEC 001