SPS 4045 Physics and Chemistry of Planet Formation

Credit Hours: 3

Describes the formation and evolution of planetary systems including our own solar system and exoplanetary systems. Includes using astronomical observations, cosmochemistry and physics to describe the process of planet formation from the collapse of protostellar clouds through to observed systems.
Prerequisite: CHM 1102, PHY 3011, PHY 3060 Corequisite: PHY 3060