E&ES 115
Spring 2011
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01
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| Course Cluster: Planetary Science |
This course will examine the workings of the earth and what we can learn from examining the earth in the context of the solar system. Comparative planetology will be utilized to explore such topics as the origin and fate of the earth, the importance of water in the solar system, the formation and maintenance of planetary lithospheres and atmospheres, and the evolution of life. Exercises will utilize data from past and present planetary missions. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (E&ES)(PSCI-MN)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Exploring the Planets, ~ Eric H. Christiansen (Author), Kenneth W. Hamblin (Author)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Mid-term, final, paper, and lab assignments. |
| Instructor(s): Gilmore,Martha S. Times: .M.W.F. 11:00AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC001; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 60 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: 40 |
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