Astronomy 330VE - Topics in Planetary Science: 'Venus'
Planetary Science: Venus
Spring
2023
01
4.00
Darby Dyar
W 07:15PM-10:05PM
Mount Holyoke College
119746
Kendade 107
mdyar@mtholyoke.edu
This course will survey the past, present, and future of the exploration and science of the planet Venus. We will focus on the evolution of Venus as a paradigm for Earth's possible future. 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.