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280119 VO Cosmochemisty and Planetary Geology (W0_28_34) (NPI) (2010S)

2.50 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 09.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 16.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 23.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 13.04. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 20.04. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 27.04. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 04.05. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 11.05. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 18.05. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 01.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 08.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 15.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 22.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 29.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The class gives an overview and introduction of planetary geology/planetary science and cosmochemistry. A description of all the planets and other objects in the solar system is supplemented by a discussion of the formation of the solar system and the processes (e.g., impacts) that govern it. In the cosmochemistry part of the class we discuss the origin of the chemical elements in the universe, and their distribution in meteorites.

Assessment and permitted materials

Exam after the end of the class (written or oral)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

(for both parts of Module W0_34 (PI and NPI)) An overview of the origin of the chemical elements in the universe is given - from the Big Bang to the fusion in stars to supernovae, leading to the distribution of the elements in the solar system, meteorites, and the planets, including Earth. This leads to an understanding of chemical and material cycles in the universe. An understanding of the interaction between extraterrestrial forces and the Earth results from such studies. In addition, we will work out the structure, origin, and composition of the solar system and the individual planets and other members of the solar system, resulting in an overview of planetary geology.

Examination topics

Lectures (with a few movies)

Reading list

Die folgenden Bücher geben einenb guten Überblick über das Thema der Planetaren Geologie/The following books give a good overview of planetary geology:

McBride and Gilmour: Introduction to the Solar System, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2003

Lang: The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2003

Glass: Introduction to Planetary Geology, Cambridge Univ. Press, 1982

Hartmann: Moons and Planets, 4th or 5th ed., Wadsworth Publ., 1999/2004

De Pater and Lissauer: Planetary Sciences, Cambridge Univ. Press, 2001

Faure and Mensing: Introduction to Planetary Science: The Geological Perspective, Springer, 2007

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