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"Planetary sciences" combines astronomy, geology, geophysics & atmospheric sciences for understanding our solar system. "Astrobiology" is concerned with the history of life and the question of life elsewhere. This course reviews evolutionary processes on celestial bodies relevant to astrobiology, including Earth, Mars, Venus, outer planet satellites, and extrasolar planets. Students will learn about how planetary surfaces and atmospheres have evolved and what makes a planet habitable.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by David C. Catling
Date: 05/17/2002