12.601
Essentials of Planetary Science
Reviews fundamental physical concepts pertaining to the study of the solar system, and highlights recent spacecraft results. Topics include: meteorites, orbital dynamics, asteroids, impact craters, surfaces, atmospheres, atmospheric dynamics, interiors, magnetospheres, rings, comets, formation of the solar system.
Prerequisites & course information
Subject meets with 12.420 Prereq: ( 8.03 , 12.002 , and 18.03 ) or permission of instructor Acad Year 2027-2028: Not offered Acad Year 2028-2029: G (Fall) 3-0-9 units
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027