Unit name | Evolution of the Terrestrial Planets |
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Unit code | EASC30009 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | H/6 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Tim Elliott |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Successful completion of second year of a Single or Joint Honours Geology programme |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Earth Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an overview of the origin and history of the terrestrial planets. It draws together geochemical, petrological and geophysical data on the earth and its neighbours in order to develop a state-of-the-art understanding of solar system development.