2020 Fall: PTYS 595B Special Topics in Planetary Science (Section 3)

Fall 2020 PTYS 595B (003). 4 units. Science and Exploration of the Moon. This course is an in-depth look at the Moon and lunar exploration. We will cover lunar composition, geology and geophysics, and will discuss lunar evolution. Students will gain a broad introduction to the lunar literature and datasets, and have a chance to spend time specifically delving into topics relevant to their research interests. We will also discuss lunar exploration, including current plans by NASA and commercial space. Assignments will include student presentations, homeworks/paper reviews, and a final team-based project to develop an instrument or mission that could be used to advance our understanding of the Moon. The class is 4 credit hours to support student work on the final project.

Course
PTYS 595B Special Topics in Planetary Science
Section PTYS Faculty
Jessica Barnes
Lynn Carter
Semester
2020 Fall
Section Days
Monday
Wednesday
Section Timeframe
11:00a.m.-12:40p.m.
Section Location
Kuiper 312
Section Number
3