Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather

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

<p>(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.</p>

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

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College of Letters and Science

The department offers a broad curriculum in dynamic and synoptic meteorology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, and upper atmosphere and space physics.

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

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Perils of Space: Introduction to Space Weather

A&O SCI M7

4 units