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The same basic laws describe stars and planets. We will learn about equations of state as well as radiative and convective heat transport in order to understand the steady-state structure of stellar and planetary interiors and atmospheres. We will then see how waves propagate through these bodies, producing stellar pulsations, earthquakes, and weather.
Prerequisites:
MATH 121 and PHYS 124 or 117. Fall semester. Visiting Professor Stage.
Corequisites:
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
Credits:
4
Level:
Undergraduate
Availability:
Fall