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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2014
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ESCI 456 001 (CRN: 23100)
PLANETARY VOLCANISM
Long Title: PLANETARY VOLCANISM
Department: *Earth Science*
Instructor: Gonnermann, Helge
Meeting: 1:00PM - 3:00PM R (13-JAN-2014 - 25-APR-2014)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 2
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 9
Enrollment data as of: 18-MAY-2024 5:30PM
Description: This seminar will cover the broad range of volcanic phenomena in the solar system, via weekly readings of, and student presentations on, classic and recent papers. Topics include: Composition (basaltic, silicic, unusual, carbonatite), cryovolcanism, structure (caldera, rift zones, volcanic spreading radiating dike systems, magma chambers, and sill complexes), and dynamics (eruption mechanism, effusive vs. explosive, volatiles and atmospheres/oceans). The planetary settings to be considered include Earth, Venu, Mars, Mercury, Moon, large asteroids and outer planet satellites.