Lectures: 2 sessions / week, 1.5 hours / session
Physics II (8.022), Calculus II (18.02)
Examination of the state of knowledge of planetary formation, beginning with planetary nebulas and continuing through accretion (from gas, to dust, to planetesimals, to planetary embryos, to planets). Processes of planetary differentiation, crust formation, atmospheric degassing, and surface water condensation. Integrated discussions of compositional and physical processes, based upon observations from our solar system and from exoplanets. Focus on terrestrial (rocky and metallic) planets, though more volatile-rich bodies are also examined. Includes regular readings from literature, lectures, discussion, and problem solving.
| ACTIVITIES | PERCENTAGES |
|---|---|
| Class participation | 20% |
| Paper summaries | 15% |
| Discussion leadership | 15% |
| Problem set | 25% |
| Review paper | 25% |
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