G 457 Frontiers in Planetary Science

Areas of active research in the planetary sciences on topics that have not yet made it into the Textbooks will be explored. Three main themes will be covered: 1) the formation of planetary systems, 2) the accretion and differentiation of planets, and 3) the geologic and atmospheric evolution of planets. As appropriate for these themes, content will range widely, including aspects of astronomy, geology, and climate.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as G 557 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Upper division standing, or by permission of instructor.