ASTRO 6577

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ASTRO 6577
Planetary Surface Processes

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

Survey of remote sensing techniques used to observe the surfaces of solar system bodies and the geomorphic processes involved in their formation and evolution. Surface morphology and landforms of terrestrial planets, satellites, asteroids, and comets. Fundamentals of impact cratering, volcanism, tectonism, and erosion, with significant emphasis on terrestrial field sites as analogs. Basic introduction to physical, geochemical, and "space" weathering of planetary surfaces. Basic introduction to field methods and remote sensing techniques/data sets (terrestrial, spacecraft). Students can participate in an optional field trip over Spring Break to a "classic" planetary surface process analog field site (e.g., Meteor Crater, Amboy, White Sands, Hawaii, Grand Canyon, Death Valley) for 1 additional credit.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Field trip fee: TBA. Cost to defray travel will be announced once classes begin.

Comments 3 credits for lecture only; 4 credits if registered for field trip. Grading based on participation in discussions, critical literature reviews, and final project/presentation.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: EAS 5770

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18015 ASTRO 6577   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one field studies. Combined with: EAS 5770

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 18016 ASTRO 6577   LEC 002

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    • TBA
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Hayes, A

      Pritchard, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students enrolling in Lec 002 will pay a fee to defray travel costs for a Field Trip. Fee amount will be announced once classes start, before the end of the add/drop period.

  • 18096 ASTRO 6577   FLD 802

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    • TBA
    • Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2022

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Travel to Death Valley and Mohave, CA; travel days between 4/1-10/2022.