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Class Detail:
WN 2007 Geological Sciences GEOSCI 142 - From Stars to Stones Section 001
Credits:	3
Requirements & Distribution:	BS, NS
Other:	FYSem
Credit Exclusions:	Those with credit for GEOSCI 114 may only elect GEOSCI 142 for 2 credits.
Advisory Prerequisites:	High school math and science. Only first-year students (including first-year students with sophomore standing) may pre-register for this course. All other students need permission of instructor.
BS:	This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:	May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:	Zhang,Youxue
	(real time availability for all sections)

This seminar starts from stellar evolution and the formation of the elements in stars, and ends at the formation of terrestrial planets from these elements and their early evolution (especially the Earth). Students learn cosmochemical and geochemical concepts and methods and apply them to several theme topics. Though factual knowledge is an important part of the course, emphasis is on how scientists study and solve problems and how science progresses using historical examples.

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