ASTRON 209 - Exoplanet Systems

Faculty: David Charbonneau

A survey of the rapidly evolving field of exoplanets with the goal of equipping students with the ability to identify and pursue research questions. Topics include observational methods and instrumentation to detect and characterize exoplanets; properties of stellar hosts; formation and dynamical evolution of planetary systems; composition and physical structure of planets; planetary atmospheres; habitable zones and biosignatures.

Prerequisite(s)
Recommended: Astronomy 16, and a course in mechanics at the level of Physics 15a or above.