— The Solar System

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Nature of the sun, moon, and planets as determined by recent manned and unmanned exploration of the solar system. Comparison of terrestrial, lunar, and planetary geological processes. Search for life on other planets. Origin and evolution of the solar system. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 036 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 036 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).