PTYS 510B Chemistry of the Solar System

Core Course

PTYS Graduate Core Course. Provides an overview of the gas and ice chemistry in planetary environments including molecular structure, spectroscopy, kinetics. The course describes how these physical processes are manifest in the diverse solar system environments. The instructional level is aimed at beginning graduate students with an adequate background comparable to that obtained from advanced undergraduate courses in physics and chemistry. Knowledge of vector calculus and elementary differential equations is assumed. Successful students will be able to understand current research in planetary chemistry and will be well prepared for more detailed studies. Course requisites: Knowledge of vector calculus and elementary differential equations is assumed.
Sample course syllabus, Pascucci (PDF)

 

Course Level Other
PTYS Graduate Core Course
Course Credits
3
Course Type
Graduate
Semester Section Number Instructor(s) Day/Time Location Resources
Fall 2024 001 Tyler Robinson Monday, Wednesday 11:00a.m.-12:15p.m. Kuiper 312 D2L