GEOL 5090 - Geology of Mars

Designed for students who want to discover aspects of the geologic, magmatic, surficial, and hydrologic evolution of the Red Planet. Students will read the latest research papers concerning Mars and discuss and debate their merits and relative contributions to the field of planetary geology.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Compare and contrast the geologic histories of Earth and Mars.
Discuss the past/present major geologic processes that were/are involved in the geologic evolution of Mars.
Explain the geologic and climactic evolution of Mars.
Graduate students are expected to perform at a higher level than undergraduates and must be able to better synthesize information.
Graduate students will answer three additional essay questions on exams to demonstrate their superior level of understanding and capability of synthesis.