Planetary Geology

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Introduction to planetary science; organization and composition of the solar system, including the planets, satellites and asteroids; surface features and internal structures of the terrestrial planets and moons; the dynamic processes of planetary resurfacing, including volcanism, tectonism, weathering and impacts; the history and future of solar system exploration. Prerequisites: GEOL 101 and GEOL 102 , or GEOL 104 , or GEOL 150 .