3 unit(s) Physical and mathematical foundation of planetary astronomy. Historical development of ideas about the solar system. A modern view of the planets; the origin and evolution of the solar system and planets around other stars.
Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): One of ARTSSCI 2D06 A/B, PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03, 1D03, 1V03; and one of ARTSSCI 1D06 A/B, MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03, 1ZA3; or ISCI 1A24 A/B