EART 164Planetary Atmospheres
A quantitative study of the origin, chemistry, dynamics, and observations of the atmospheres of terrestrial and gas-giant planets. Students cannot receive credit for this course and EART 264.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): EART 160 or PHYS 116A.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Earth&Marine D258 | X. Zhang | Open 27/30 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi Zhang | 4.3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 92% | 12 |
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