University Catalog 2014-2015

University of Colorado Boulder

ASTR-5800 (3) Planetary Surfaces and Interiors

Examines processes operating on the surfaces of solid planets and in their interiors. Emphasizes spacecraft observations, their interpretation, the relationship to similar processes on Earth, the relationship between planetary surfaces and interiors, and the integrated geologic histories of the terrestrial planets and satellites. Same as GEOL 5800. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.