Planetary Geology
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Overview
Subject area
AST
Catalog Number
230
Course Title
Planetary Geology
Department(s)
Description
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.
Cross Listed Courses
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
029021