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3.25

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The application of petrology and structural geology to other planets. Topics include: theories of star and solar system formation, orbital dynamics and Kepler's laws, petrology and geochemistry of meteorites, age dating techniques, structure and composition of the terrestrial, giant, and icy planets, planetary surfaces, planetary atmospheres, and theories of the formation of the moon. Offered in alternate years. Prior course work in earth materials is required.

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