Special Topics in Geological Sciences:Exoplanet Seminar

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the study of planets orbiting other stars. Learning outcomes: Recognize the methods for detection and characterization of exoplanets, and the information these methods provide about exoplanetary systems Discuss planet properties that can be derived from observational methods Summarize our understanding of exoplanet populations Recognize cutting edge work being done in the field of exoplanets – such as the search for exomoons, habitability, and biosignatures Recall updated facilities (both ground and space based) for future exoplanet studies Assessment of journal articles and synthesizing material across sources Completion of an independent project on an outstanding question in exoplanet science