GEOL 412
Geology of the Terrestrial Planets
Geological features of Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon with an emphasis on results from recent NASA planetary mission. Topics include interior structure, impact cratering, tectonic and volcanic history, surface conditions, climate change, and habitability.
Topics
- interior structure
- impact cratering
- tectonic and volcanic history
- surface conditions
- climate change
- and habitability
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: GEOL341 or GEOL340 . Credit Only Granted for: GEOL489A or GEOL412 . Formerly: GEOL489A.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
- Catalogue entry ↗
Catalogue variants
- Geology of the Terrestrial Planets · 3 Credits