ASTR 4100 - Brown Dwarfs and Exoplanets

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Astronomy

Description:

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220, MATH 1220, and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 3100. Provides an advanced, calculus-based introduction to the rapidly evolving field of brown dwarfs and extrasolar planets (exoplanets). Includes topics related to the theory of substellar objects, planetary formation, planetary interiors, planetary atmospheres, planetary orbits, and observational methods for detecting and characterizing brown dwarfs and exoplanets.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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