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EPS 121, Terrestrial Planets, Spring 2008, Tu Th 1-2:30pm
Catalog Number: 8577
Half course (fall term).The physical and chemical processes that influence the initial condition, evolution, and current state of terrestrial planets, focusing on the comparative evolution of Venus, Earth, Mars, and large moons. Topics include: planet formation, evolution of atmospheres, interior composition and equations of state, core formation, differentiation, thermal evolution, and major surface modification processes.
Prerequisite: Physics 11a, b, or permission of instructor.
Note: Given in alternate years.
Freshman Seminar 24t. Water on Mars
Catalog Number: 6360
Enrollment: Limited to 12
Half course (fall term).The seminar will investigate the history of water on the planet Mars through the study of spacecraft data. Using the global topography and imagery data, members of the seminar will examine and characterize ancient oceans, valley networks, impact craters, young gullies, seasonal snow and the polar ice caps in order to test hypotheses about the evolution of the planet Mars. Students will be introduced to the major concepts of how water modifies a landscape and how the global hydrological cycle has changed over time. The seminar is designed for prospective concentrators in the physical sciences. Students will use computer programs to manipulate the data, but no experience in programming is needed. A solid grounding in hgh school physics and pre-calculus mathematics is expected.
Note: Expected to be offered Fall 2006 and Fall 2007.
EPS 250, Topics in Planetary Sciences
Research seminar on current problems in planetary sciences. Topics: impact processes, planetary surface processes, planet formation, and subjects related to current spacecraft missions.
Note: Offered alternate years or upon announcement. Expected to be offered Fall 2009. Astronomy 16, Stars and Gas in the Milky Way
Participating instructor for lectures and labs on the Solar System.
Catalog Number: 1225
Half course (fall term).