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Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Calendar 2015-2016 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions S Space Physics SPPH
Space Physics SPPH

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science.

Department Head – R.I. Thompson

Note: For listings of related courses, see Astronomy, Astrophysics, Medical Physics and Physics.

Graduate Course
Space Physics 671       Physics of the Magnetosphere
Physics of the interaction between the earth's magnetic field and the fields and plasmas of the surrounding interplanetary environment. Topics include magnetic field models and co-ordinate systems, reconnection, current flow in the magnetosphere, substorms, and particle acceleration.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Note: It is expected that a student's background will include Physics 509 and 555 or equivalent.
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