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Ge 103 - Introduction to the Solar System

Ge 103

Introduction to the Solar System

9 units (3-0-6)   |  third term
Prerequisites: instructor's permission.

Formation and evolution of the solar system. Interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres. Orbital dynamics, chaos, and tidal friction. Cratering. Comets and asteroids. Extrasolar planetary systems.

Instructor: Brown
Published Date: Aug. 30, 2025