EPS 219: Formation and Dynamics of Planets (EPS 119, GEOPHYS 109, GEOPHYS 209)

Earth and Planetary Sciences Stanford University 4.0 credits

Course Description

(Formerly GEOLSCI 119 and 219) This course will cover formation of planets within a protoplanetary disk, dynamical evolution of planetary systems (Grand Tack and Nice models, planet migration), condensation chemistry within the solar nebula and meteorite classification, classical accretion models and pebble accretion, melting, magma ocean formation and core formation on rocky objects. Topics will be discussed in the context of both the Solar system and extrasolar planet observations. Change of Department Name: Earth and Planetary Science (Formerly Geologic Sciences).

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