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ASTR 510 - Exoplanets

ASTR 510: Exoplanets (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: ASTR 350 and ASTR 440, or PHYS 350 and PHYS 354 with minimum grade of B-, and consent of instructor. Counts toward Astronomy Minor (2026-27), Astronomy Minor (2025-26).

3 units
  • Upper Division Units
  • 12 Upper Division Units Selected from
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

Extrasolar planet detection; mass and radius determination; transits and eclipses; orbital dynamics and transit timing variations; internal and atmospheric characteristics; the exoplanet population and formation scenarios.
Prerequisites
ASTR 350 and ASTR 440, or PHYS 350 and PHYS 354 with minimum grade of B-, and consent of instructor.

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Who can take it
ASTR 350 and ASTR 440, or PHYS 350 and PHYS 354 with minimum grade of B-, and consent of instructor.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11053· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
45 of 45 seats open
Mon, Wed 1:00 PM-2:15 PM · PA 215
To be Announced