Catalog Number: 1701
Number of Credits: 3
This course aims to give an overview of our planetary neighborhood; the geology of the planets and moons, the processes that occur, the formation of our solar system, and how we are looking to observe and explore this region of space.We use comparative planetology by comparing the landforms we see on other planets and moons to those that we see on Earth. Particular focus is paid to the processes that occur through the solar system and how these vary for each object. You complete homework exericses using the JMars software to explore planetary remote sensing datasets using a custom GIS package.
Offered every Spring Semester. Lecture 3 hours.
Course prerequisites
GEOL 0055 or consent of instructor. [EG EEG]