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Planet Formation: From Nebula to Solar Systems

Introduction to Planetary Science → Synthesis: Connecting Models to Observations

This learning path guides undergraduate planetary science students through the physical processes that shape planetary systems. Starting with the nebular hypothesis and protoplanetary disks, it progresses through dust coagulation, planetesimal formation, and the competing models of core accretion and gravitational instability, ending with planetary migration and system architecture. Prerequisites in planetary science, astrophysics, and fluid dynamics are included to ensure a solid foundation.