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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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EEPS 474 001 (CRN: 14984)
PLANETARY SYSTEMS
Long Title: PLANETARY SYSTEMS: ORBITS, ATMOSPHERES, INTERIORS, AND MINOR BODIES
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Izidoro Ferreira da Costa, Andre
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM MW (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: MATH 101 AND MATH 102 AND MATH 211
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 1
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 38
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 12:36PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: Planetary Systems: Orbits, Atmospheres, Interiors, and Minor Bodies is an interdisciplinary course that focuses on post-formation processes — such as orbital resonances, chaos theory, tidal interactions, planetary atmospheres, internal compositions, and minor bodies like asteroids and comets. It provides a broader perspective on planetary system evolution, complementing a planetary formation course by extending the study beyond initial formation. By integrating observational data, comparative planetology, and planetary physics, this course bridges orbital mechanics, atmospheric science, and planetary geophysics across both the solar system and exoplanets. Cross-list: EEPS 674. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EEPS 474 if student has credit for EEPS 674.