Planetary Exploration
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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GEOG-2222 prerequisites
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any one of
all of
all of
Physics 40S
any one of
Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
Applied Mathematics 40S
all of
Both MATH-1103
any one of
Minimum grade of C in MATH-1103
the former MATH-1101
any one of
Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
Applied Mathematics 40S
any one of
A minimum grade of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30S
a minimum grade of C+ in MATH-0041
permission of the Department Chair
permission of instructor
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Description
Does life exist beyond Earth? How did the solar system form? These are questions that drive the exploration of the solar system. This course provides a state-of-the-art look into planetary exploration. It is organized into four main components: (1) Are other bodies in the solar system habitable? (2) What do we currently know about the solar system, its planets, and moons? (3) How do we explore the solar system? (4) Do the "building blocks" of life exist beyond Earth? Students look at the latest scientific discoveries and missions that are exploring our solar system and the uniqueness of the Earth.
Requisite courses
GEOG-1205 or GEOG-1202 or PHYS-1101 or PHYS-1301 or permission of instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Note
Experimental Course - This course is offered on a trial basis to gauge interest in the topic. Students who successfully complete this course receive credit as indicated.
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