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Northern Kentucky University Course Info
Highland Heights, Kentucky
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AST 325
Geology of the Planets
Introduction to planetary science. Major topics include the history of the universe; the formation of solar systems; comparative geology of the terrestrial planets, moons, small solid bodies, and the gas/ice giant planets; the basic processes that shape the surface and interiors of planets; planetary atmospheres; extra-solar planets; and planetary missions
Units: 3.0
Hours: 3 classroom + 0 lab/studio
Prerequisites:
AST 110 - Solar System Astronomy with Laboratory - SL
or
GLY 110 - Earth Science with Laboratory - SL