Course Catalog - 2013-2014

     

ESCI 529 - THE MOON: ORIGIN & EVOLUTION

Long Title: THE MOON: ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF EARTH'S COMPANION
Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This seminar course addresses fundamental issues in the origin and evolution of the Moon, spanning the disciplines of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and petrology. Sources range from classic studies to recent results from orbiting spacecraft and laboratory analysis. Readings will be supplemented by guest presentations from active researchers in the field. Repeatable for Credit.