2022-2023 College Catalog

GEL-107 Geology of the Solar System

Geology of the Solar System is an introductory,survey of the solar system with an emphasis on,data acquired by space probes. Topics covered,will include the origin and evolution of,planetary interiors, surfaces, and atmospheres,,as well as the origin and composition of the,asteroids and comets. The possibilities for and,consequences of exploiting the various components,on our solar system for natural resources.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Sufficiently high placement test,score, or successful completion of MTH-092, or MTH-096A, or,MTH-096S, with a grade of C or higher, or,equivalent.

IAI Code:

P1 906

PCS Code:

1.1

Lecture:

3

Lab:

0