G 556 Astrogeology

Geology and astronomy are combined to explore the evolution of the Universe and the Solar System. Comparative geologic evolution of the planets is emphasized. A significant component of the course is hands-on geologic field investigations and astronomical observations (summer) or 2-hour laboratory (academic year). Also offered for undergraduate-level credit as G 456 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: upper division standing.

Corequisite

G 556L