GSC 4950 - Planetary Science (3)

Characteristics of planets, satellites and small bodies in our solar system; space exploration and remote sensing of these bodies; formation and evolution of their surfaces, atmospheres and interiors. Discussions of simulations of planetary processes and field studies of landforms on Earth analogous to extraterrestrial features. Extrasolar planets.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 1050, MAT 112, MAT 114, MAT 1140, MAT 115, MAT 1150, or MAT 116; MAT 1060, MAT 112, MAT 114, MAT 1140, MAT 115, MAT 1150, or MAT 116; and GSC111, GSC 1110, GSC116, GSC 1160, GSC307 or GSC 3070.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once