651-4010-00L Planetary Physics and Chemistry
Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
Lecturers | P. Tackley |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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651-4010-00 G | Planetary Physics and Chemistry | 2 hrs |
| P. Tackley |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This course aims to give a physical understanding of the formation, structure, dynamics and evolution of planetary bodies in our solar system and also apply it to ongoing discoveries regarding planets around other stars. |
Objective | The goal of this course is to enable students to understand current knowledge and uncertainties regarding the formation, structure, dynamics and evolution of planets and moons in our solar system, as well as ongoing discoveries regarding planets around other stars. Students will practice making quantitative calculations relevant to various aspects of these topics through weekly homeworks. The following gives an overview of the course content and approximate schedule (subject to change). Hours Topics 1-2 Introduction 3-4 Orbital dynamics and Tides 5-6 Solar heating and Energy transport 7-8 Planetary atmospheres 9-10 Planetary surfaces 11-12 Planetary interiors 13-14 Asteroids and Meteorites 15-16 Comets 17-18 Planetary rings 19-20 Magnetic fields and Magnetospheres 21-22 The Sun and Stars 23-24 Planetary formation 25-26 Exoplanets and Exobiology 27-28 Review |
Lecture notes | Slides and scripts will be posted at the moodle site:https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=2559 |
Literature | It is recommended but not mandatory to buy one of these books: Fundamental Planetary Science, by Jack J. Lissauer & Imke de Pater (paperback), Cambridge University Press, 2013. (books.ch Fr64.90, amazon.co.uk £35.00, amazon.de €38.61, amazon.com $49.26). Planetary Sciences, 2nd edition, by Imke de Pater & Jack J. Lissauer (hardback), Cambridge University Press, 2010. (books.ch Fr98.90, amazon.co.uk £54.99, amazon.de €80.04, amazon.com $82.76). |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | P. Tackley |
Type | end-of-semester examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | A repetition date will be offered in the first two weeks of the semester immediately consecutive. |
Learning materials
Main link | Moodle course |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Earth Sciences Master | Physics of the Earth's Interior | W+ | |
Earth Sciences Master | Geochemistry: Courses of Choice | W |