Course ID
028995
Course Description
In-depth class about the planet Mars, including origin and evolution, geophysics, geology, atmospheric science, climate change, the search for life, and the history and future of Mars exploration. There will be guest lectures from professors and research scientists with expertise about aspects of Mars. The course may include visits to Mars exploration centers at the University of Arizona and Arizona State University. There will be lots of discussion of recent results and scientific controversies about Mars. All students are expected to have a knowledge of basic calculus. Graduate-level requirements include the completion of a research project that will be presented in class as well as a report. The research project could be analysis of Mars datasets, a laboratory experiment, or new theoretical modeling.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Course Requisites
PTYS 511, Geology of the Solar System is strongly recommended but not required.
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
PTYS442
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No