SDSU - Department Geological Sciences
Cool Courses for Non-majors
Geology 304 - Planetary Geology
This course will discuss structure, evolution, and surface features of planets from a geological point of view. Insights gained into origin and evolution of planetary bodies provide greater understanding of how Planet Earth operates and why it is unique.
Student Responses-
"As an astronomy student, I enjoyed the geological
perspectives..."
"The pictures of asteroids & planets were fantastic! "
"This is a very interesting and educational course which I think many people will want to take
later."
"...the instructor is very knowledgeable on the subject
matter..."
"I like that the instructor uses slides in every class presentation."
"I learned a lot about Earth as well as the other planets in our Solar System.
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"I am an astronomy major with no previous background in geology.
Professor Peterson, for me, has aroused an interest in another aspect of our universe I had never considered."
