EART 264Planetary Atmospheres
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 164.
Prerequisites
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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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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