GEOL 721 Planetary Geology

Credits: (3-0) 3

This class focuses on evolution of planetary bodies (Moon, Mars, Chondrules, and calcium aluminum rich inclusions - CAIs) and their atmospheres by linking the remote sensing observations, analysis of natural samples, and experimental simulations. Topics to be covered include the origin and composition of our solar system and its constituent materials, geologic processes occurring on planetary surfaces (e.g. cratering) and shallow and deep interiors (e.g. volcanism, mantle convection) and methods of solar system exploration.

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