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Planetary Science
| Planetary Science 380a/b, Introduction to Planetary Science | |
| | Description: Introduction to basic principles of planetary science, emphasizing the geology of planetary surfaces. Topics covered include the history of planetary exploration, current missions, basics of planetary astronomy and geology, and the geological histories and surface processes of bodies in the solar system. Laboratory exercises involve image processing, interpretation, and mapping. | | Prerequisite(s): Physics 020 or 024 or 026; Earth Sciences 022a/b and 023a/b or the former Earth Sciences 020 or equivalent (see note). | | Note: Courses equivalent to the former Earth Sciences 020 are any two of Earth Sciences 081a/b, 083F, 281b, or the former 082a/b, 085a/b. | | 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Planetary Science 490, Research Project and Seminar | |
| | Description: The student will work on a research project under faculty supervision and present the results in a written report and in a seminar. | | Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Specialization in Planetary Science; Planetary Science 380a/b. | | 10 hours, 1.0 course. | | back to top |
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