Unit information: Evolution of the Terrestrial Planets in 2008/09

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Unit name Evolution of the Terrestrial Planets
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

Description including Unit Aims

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.