Courses - Spring 2026
GEOL412
Geology of the Terrestrial Planets
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: GEOL341 or GEOL340.
Credit only granted for: GEOL489A or GEOL412.
Formerly: GEOL489A.
Geological features of Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon with an emphasis on results from recent NASA planetary mission. Topics include interior structure, impact cratering, tectonic and volcanic history, surface conditions, climate change, and habitability.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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