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280125 VO Cosmochemisty and Planetary Geology (W0_28_34) (NPI) (2012S)

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

Modul Kosmochemie und Planetare Geologie (PI UND NPI zusammen) jeden Dienstag 13:15-15:00 und Freitag 11:15-13:00

Achtung: Termin am Freitag den 30.März fällt wegen kurzfristiger Dienstreise aus.
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Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 06.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 13.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 20.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 27.03. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 17.04. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 24.04. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 08.05. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 15.05. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 22.05. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 05.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 12.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 19.06. 13:15 - 15:00 Seminarraum Geochemie 2C193 1.OG UZA II
  • Tuesday 26.06. 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


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

Association in the course directory

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