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Planetary Science (S)

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3380A/B4490E4830A/B
Planetary Science 3380A/B - Introduction to Planetary Science
Introduction to basic principles of planetary science, emphasizing the geology of planetary surfaces. Topics covered include the history of planetary exploration, current missions, basics of planetary astronomy and geology, and the geological histories and surface processes of bodies in the solar system. Laboratory exercises involve image processing, interpretation, and mapping.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): The former Physics 1020 or 1024 or 1026; Earth Sciences 1022A/B and 1023A/B; any two of Earth Sciences 1081A/B, 1083F/G, 2281A/B.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
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Planetary Science 4490E - Research Project and Seminar
The student will work on a research project under faculty supervision and present the results in a written report and in a seminar.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the 4th year of the Honors Specialization or Specialization in Planetary Science.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 10 hours, 1.0 course.
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Planetary Science 4830A/B - Planetary Image Interpretation
An introduction to online planetary image resources; use of remote sensing data from spacecraft in the context of planetary geology and surface processes. Emphasis on Lunar and Martian imagery and its role in broadly defining the origin and evolution of surficial features on these bodies.
Antirequisite(s): The former Astronomy 401a/b, 402a/b.
Prerequisite(s): Astronomy 2201A/B, 2801A/B.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2012 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Planetary Science (S)
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