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Introduction to Solar Terrestrial Physics

Introduces several areas of space physics, the physical principles that apply therein, and the methods by which significant observations are made. Covers electromagnetic and plasma processes from the center of the sun to the surface of the Earth. Prerequisite: PHYS 123.

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See ESS471. ESS503 seudents have more problems, must give oral presentation of their paper, and have more involved research topics. Lectures are toghether, but 471 and 503 students are graded separately.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Robert Holzworth
Date: 10/13/2011