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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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EEPS 617 002 (CRN: 15127)
COSMOCHEMISTRY AND METEORITICS
Long Title: COSMOCHEMISTRY AND METEORITICS
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Zhang, Bidong
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 19
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 4
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2025 12:32PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the chemical and physical processes that have shaped our solar system from its formation to the present day. Students will explore the origins of elements, the geochemical and petrological classification of planetary materials, and the role of isotopic analysis in deciphering planetary formation and evolution. Key topics include nucleosynthesis, radiogenic dating, elemental fractionation, planetary differentiation, surface processes, and description and identification of meteorites. Additionally, students will examine the contributions of space missions in advancing our understanding of planetary materials and the evolution of the solar system. This course includes a three-day field trip to dry lake beds in Nevada and California Cross-list: EEPS 417. Recommended Prerequisite(s): EEPS 322 or equivalent at previous institution Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for EEPS 617 if student has credit for EEPS 417.