Planetary Dynamics & Physics
2:40pm–3:55pm
URIS HALL URI 330
Morningside
Seat data provenance: Directory as of August 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Description
CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement The physics and astrophysics of planets, comets, asteroids, natural and artificial satellites, and pretty much anything in the Solar System - including the Sun. Detailed study of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans: circulations, climate, and weather. Orbital dynamics. The emerging science of extrasolar planets. The origin, evolution, and eventual fate of planets.
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Teaching quality
4.3 / 5
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5.0 / 5 · Very heavy
Difficulty
3.1 / 5 · Moderate
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Where it meets
Flat map — motion reduced
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- Credits
- 3 credits
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