— Extraterrestrial Soils

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introduction to the field of soil science and associated societal issues through an extraterrestrial lens. Importance of soils in the planetary and space sciences. Current societal challenges related to extraterrestrial soils with a specific emphasis on in situ resource utilization and planetary protection. Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s), Project. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s), Project. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE) or Social Sciences (SS); Writing Experience (WE).