Atmospheric Evolution and Habitability of Terrestrial Planets
E-PSCI 244
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Earth is our best-known example of a rocky or ‘terrestrial-type’ planet, but there are many others. To build deep understanding of Earth’s evolution and habitability, we must also study Venus and Mars, as well as more distant worlds such as Enceladus, Titan and Pluto. Even further afield, our growing knowledge of terrestrial exoplanets is beginning to revolutionize thinking on our own planet’s place in the cosmos. The aim of this course is to provide a wide overview of the state of the art of this fascinating field, with a focus on in-class discussion of the primary literature. In addition, this year we will be exploring the responsible use of generative AI to accelerate learning and facilitate research in this area.
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