Astronomy 330ME - Topics in Astrophysics: 'Mercury'

This course will survey the past, present, and future of the exploration and science of the planet Mercury. We will have specific units on interiors, heat flow, thermal evolution, magnetism, volcanism, impacts, crustal composition and mineralogy, and spectroscopy of its surface. This is a discussion-based, interactive seminar with students and faculty reading current papers from the literature.

Prereq: Any intermediate-level Astronomy or Geology course.