ASTRO 401
Exoplanets
"Exoplanets" are planets found outside of our Solar System, orbiting stars other than the Sun. This course gives an overview of exoplanet science: the physics underlying topics within planet discovery and characterization; major and recent scientific results; and how these findings put our Solar System in context with and inform astrobiology.
Prerequisites & course information
[ASTRO 201 and [MATH 215 or 285], and [prior or concurrent PHYSICS 340 or 360]] or graduate standing. (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) MATH 216 or MATH 286 or PHYSICS 316. Students who have a background in Astronomy through a course other than ASTRO 201 may seek instructor permission. (3). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. W.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Exoplanets · 3 · Graduate credit