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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PHYS 635 - Space Physics (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3
SPACE PHYSICS
Component: Lecture
Introduction to physical processes and environments in our solar system. Topics include overview of plasma physics, magnetohydrodynamics, and turbulence theory; properties of solar wind; planetary magnetospheres; cosmic ray transport and acceleration; experimental and observational techniques; space weather and its impact on human activities.
Allowed Units: 3 Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: PHYS 603 .