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OU, Credits from The Open University, Planetary Science and the Search for Life (S283)

 United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration
Study modeOnline Start date Feb Durationmonths: 9
This course tackles some fundamental questions about the solar system and looks at the exploration of the solar system by spacecraft; planetary processes such as volcanism and impacts; the structure of planets and their atmospheres; asteroids, comets and meteorites; students use web-based resources and electronic conferencing extensively.

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