May 15, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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GEOL 4090 - Geology of Mars


Designed for students who want to discover aspects of the geologic, magmatic, surficial, and hydrologic evolution of the Red Planet. Students will read the latest research papers concerning Mars and discuss and debate their merits and relative contributions to the field of planetary geology.

Requisites: GEOL 3120 or 3201
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Compare and contrast the geologic histories of Earth and Mars.
  • Discuss the past/present major geologic processes that were/are involved in the geologic evolution of Mars.
  • Explain the geologic and climactic evolution of Mars.



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