ASTR102 — Planetary Geology: Exploring Our Solar System
ASTR 102 - Planetary Geology: Exploring Our Solar System ASTR 102 - Planetary Geology: Exploring Our Solar System 5 Credits Explore our own Solar System! We will look at all of the planets and their moons using information from sampling, remote sensing, spacecraft and rovers. Includes recent discoveries on Mars and the outer planets. We will compare these bodies based on their volcanism, tectonics, surface processes, thermal evolution, and potential to harbor life. Fees Quarters Typically ummer Fall Day Winter Day Spring Day Designed to Serve Student looking for a science course to meet the Natural Science Distribution requirements Active Date 20250522T11:53:36 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Shared Learning Environment Yes Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: AA Science Natural Science ProfTech Related Instruction BAS Course Outline Introduction and basic concepts Scientific Method General orientation to the Solar System Ways of knowing about the Solar system Telescopic observations Spacecraft Landers Remote sensing Theoretical constraints The Inner Planets (Including the Earth-Moon system) The Outer Planets Moons Other bodies in the solar system Comparison of solar system bodies Planetary structure Tectonics Volcanism Atmospheres Exobiology Exoplanets Student Learning