Geology 710b / Astronomy 710b :  Mars: From its Interior to its Moons

This course aims to examine the physical features of Mars. It will cover the following topics:

1. Mars' core and magnetism based on geochemistry and geodynamics

2. The mantle and crust of Mars based on meteorite petrology and geochemistry

3. The crust of Mars based on volcanology and geomorphology

4. Water on Mars' based on petrology, geomorphology, aqueous geochemistry and salts

5. Weather and climate history on Mars based on remote sensing

6. Mars exploration including findings based on recent missions using remote sensing and geochemical analysis

7. Potential for life on Mars based on geomicrobiology constraints.

8. Mars' moons: Phobos and Deimos.

The course syllabus is here

Guidelines for small assignments are here

Notes from the first class are posted

Notes for lecture on Crust of Mars for Jan 30, 2007

Glossary of Geology terms related to Mars is now posted

Glossary of  terms related to Martian Volcanology is now posted