Planetary Geology

AST

230

Planetary Geology

The study of the geology of the celestial bodies such as the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and meteorites. Specific topics covered are: determining the internal structure of the terrestrial planets, planetary volcanism, impact craters, fluvial and Aeolian processes, structures of the giant planets and their moons, make-up of the minor bodies of the solar system, such as asteroids, the Kuiper Belt, and comets, and Exoplanets (The nature of planets found beyond our Solar System). A Term paper, Field trips and/or day and evening astronomical observation sessions will be required. Prerequisite: (GEO 115 and GEO 116 or GEO 100 and GEO 101) and MTH 123 or MTH 125.

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate

Yes

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