Spring 2025
ASTRON C162 001 - LEC 001
Planetary Astrophysics
Eugene Chiang, Stephon Qian
Class #:26728
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Astronomy
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
2
Enrolled: 43
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 45
Waitlist Max: 10
Open Reserved Seats:
1 unreserved seats
1 reserved for Astronomy and Astrophysics Majors
Also offered as:
EPS C162
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 9 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
WED, MAY 14TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Campbell Hall 131
Other classes by Eugene Chiang
+ 1 Independent Study
Other classes by Stephon Qian
Course Catalog Description
Physics of planetary systems, both solar and extra-solar. Star and planet formation, radioactive dating, small-body dynamics and interaction of radiation with matter, tides, planetary interiors, atmospheres, and magnetospheres. High-quality oral presentations may be required in addition to problem sets and a final exam.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Reserved Seating For This Term
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
1 unreserved seats
1 reserved for Astronomy and Astrophysics Majors
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None