THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM
This course will provide students with an understanding of how the Earth and Solar System formed and evolved, emphasizing the evidence supporting theories of formation and evolution and the history of these theories. The course includes formation of the Universe, the elements, the stars, the Sun and the Solar System, the early Earth and Earth history, the other planets and the history of modern space exploration.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group III Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Lower-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027