University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

ASTR-3710 (3) Formation and Dynamics of Planetary Systems

Covers the origin of planetary systems and their dynamical evolution. Topics include the physics and chemistry of planetary formation, orbital mechanics, and extrasolar planets. ASTR 3710, 3720, and 3750 may be taken in any order. Prereqs., Calculus 2 (MATH 2300 or APPM 1360), one year of college physics and one year of college astronomy. Elective for APS major and minor.