The origin of meteorites and planetary materials (igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks) will be deduced from textural evidence obtained from microscopic studies and geochemical evidence. These deductions then will be used to constrain hypotheses concerning genesis and evolution of Earth, other planets and the Solar System.

Prerequisite(s): Earth Sciences 2200A/B, Earth Sciences 2206A/B and Earth Sciences 2230A/B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.