Description

(Same as Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences M7.) Lecture, four hours. Concepts of plasma physics. Dynamic sun, solar wind, and Earth’s magnetosphere and ionosphere. Space storms and substorms and their impacts on astronauts, spacecraft, and surface power and communication grids. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Multiple-Listed Courses

EPS SCI M7 - Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather

Multiple-listed courses are courses offered jointly by more than one department.

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

General Education — Physical Sciences without Lab Credit (Scientific Inquiry)