| Course |
Title |
Instructor |
| PTYS 507 | Chemistry of the Solar System (3)
PTYS Graduate Core Course. Abundance, origin, distribution, and chemical behavior of the chemical elements in the Solar System.
Emphasis on applications of chemical equilibrium, photochemistry, and mineral phase equilibrium theory. Graduate-level requirements include an original research paper or critical review.
| Lunine
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| PTYS 520 | Meteorites (3)
Classification; chemical, mineralogical and isotopic composition; cosmic abundances; ages; interaction with solar and cosmic radiation; relation to comets and asteroids.
Prerequisite(s): PTYS 510. Identical to: GEOS 520. Usually offered: Spring.
| Boynton
|
| PTYS 541B | Dynamic Metereology (3)
Thermodynamics and its application to planetary atmospheres, hydrostatics, fundamental concepts and laws of dynamic meteorology. Graduate-level requirements include a more quantitative and thorough understanding of the subject matter.
| Zeng
|
| PTYS 544 | Physics of High Atmospheres (3)
Physical properties of upper atmospheres, including gaseous composition, temperature and density, ozonosphere, and ionospheres, with emphasis on chemical transformations and eddy transport. Identical to ATMO 544. Usually offered: Spring.
| Yelle
|
| PTYS 549 | Image Processing for Scientific Discovery (3)
Image processing as a tool for exploration, discovery and analysis in a wide range of subjects. Suitable for both science and non-science majors, as well as pre-service and in-service mathematics and technology teachers.
May be convened with: PTYS 549. Usually offered: Spring.
| Greenberg
|
| PTYS 554 | Evolution of Planetary Surfaces (3)
PTYS Graduate Core Course. The geologic processes and evolution of terrestrial planet and satellite surfaces including the Galilean and Saturnian and Uranian satellites. Course includes one or two field trips to Meteor Crater or other locales. Identical to: GEOS 554. Usually offered: Spring.
| Melosh
|
| PTYS 556 | Teaching College-Level Astronomy & Planetary Science (1)
Students will discuss their current or recent experiences as a student. They will also learn how to create productive learning environments by reviewing research on the nature of teaching and learning; setting course goals and objectives; using interactive lectures, peer instruction, engaging demonstrations, collaborative groups, tutorials, and ranking tasks; and observing other instructors. Students will conduct a collaborative research project of their choosing related to astronomy and space science. The course will culminate with students presenting mock lectures using these techniques.
Prerequisite(s): Student must be Astronomy or Planetary Science undergraduate or graduate major. Consent of instructor. Typical structure: 1 hour lecture. May be repeated: for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Identical to: PTYS 456. May be convened with: ASTR 456. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
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| PTYS 582 | High Energy Astrophysics (3)
Radiation mechanisms, synchrotron radiation, charged particle acceleration, pulsars, black holes, accretion disks, X-ray binaries, gamma-ray sources, radio galaxies, active galactic nuclei.
This course is identical to ASTR 582.
| Melia
|
| PTYS 594A | Planetary Geology Field Studies
The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
| Melosh
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