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Astronomy
Description: This course covers the synthesis of elements in stars, partitioning of elements between solids, liquids, and gas during the formation of the Solar System, an overview of the chemistry of extraterrestrial materials, isotopic tools to investigate planet formation, a chemical timeline of the Solar System, and chemical case studies of asteroids, comets, and planets. Co-convened with AST 570. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: AST 280
Astronomy
Term : Fall 2024
Catalog Year : 2024-2025
AST 470 - Astrochemistry
Description: This course covers the synthesis of elements in stars, partitioning of elements between solids, liquids, and gas during the formation of the Solar System, an overview of the chemistry of extraterrestrial materials, isotopic tools to investigate planet formation, a chemical timeline of the Solar System, and chemical case studies of asteroids, comets, and planets. Co-convened with AST 570. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
Sections offered: Spring 2025
Prerequisite: AST 280