Carleton University · ERTH 2419

On the Origin of Planets

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Origin and evolution of all planetary objects in the solar system. Topics include the geology of comets, asteroids, the terrestrial planets and rocky moons, Earth's formation and early evolution, ocean worlds, the search for exoplanets and detection of extraterrestrial life.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Lectures three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

Origin and evolution of all planetary objects in the solar system. Topics include the geology of comets, asteroids, the terrestrial planets and rocky moons, Earth's formation and early evolution, ocean worlds, the search for exoplanets and detection of extraterrestrial life.

  • Lectures three hours a week.

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