Planetary Geology
GEO-106-30
Stony Brook University
- Semester
- Summer 2025
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- Start Date
- 07-07-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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Geology and geological history of the terrestrial planets, planetary satellites and minor bodies of the solar system are evaluated. Whenever possible, emphasis will be placed on geological results from the most recent planetary missions. Among the main topics to be considered are meteorites and the origin of terrestrial planets, the internal structure of terrestrial planets, planetary volcanism, planetary stratigraphy, surface processes such as meteorite impacts, wind and weathering, minor bodies of the solar system and the origin of the solar system. Not for credit in addition to AST 105 or AST 205.
Course Area: Earth Science
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 07-07-2025 - 08-16-2025
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