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GEOL 204 Geology of the Solar System Units: 3.00
This course provides an overview of the Solar System from a geological perspective. In addition to introducing the origin and evolution of our planetary neighbourhood, we will also discuss the new frontiers of space exploration and space mining and the current geoengineering challenges relating to space habitation and mining.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 12 Laboratory, 12 Online Activity, 60 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (APSC 151/3.3 or ASTR 101/3.0 or ASTR 102/3.0 or BIOL 102/3.0 or BIOL 103/3.0 or CHEM 112/6.0 or GEOL 104/3.0 or GEOL 106/3.0 or GEOL 107/3.0 or GPHY 102/3.0 or PHYS P10/3.0 or PHYS 104/6.0 or [PHYS 115/3.0 and PHYS 116/3.0] or PHYS 117/6.0) or permission of the Department.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the physical properties of the various objects in the Solar System.
- Evaluate and synthesize theories and observations related to course material.
- Integrate theoretical and observational information to explain the origin and evolution of various objects in the Solar System.
- Apply knowledge of the Solar System’s dynamic processes to develop a group space exploration project (poster presentation).
- Develop writing and communication skills and project development related to planetary science and space exploration.