Fundamental and current topics in the space exploration of our solar system. Topics and examples of themes include: What is a planet; critical evaluation of the evidence for the heliocentric system; electromagnetic waves; the threat of asteroid impact; critical evaluation of the possibilities of extra-terrestrial life; critical evaluation of the evidence for climate change; and other topical items based on the results of on-going space missions.

The study of mineral structure and composition, and mineral classification through crystallographic and crystal chemical techniques. Laboratory work includes study of minerals via crystallography, X-ray diffraction, mineral chemical analysis, and optical petrographic techniques. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, three hours per week.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Individual work on a special problem in geology. Report required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.