WiSe 23/24: L - Meteorites and the Formation of Terrestrial Planets
Harry Becker
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Qualification objectives: Students have basic knowledge of the composition, origin and formation of meteorites. They can distinguish different types of meteorites based on petrological and geochemical characteristics. They understand how the composition of meteorites allows conclusions to be drawn about the early evolution of the solar system and the terrestrial planets. They are able to develop content on their own, present it orally and in writing.
Contents: The students get an overview of the basics of classification, composition, origin and formation of meteorites and the physical processes in and on meteorites. They learn methods for the petrographic characterization of meteorites as well as their age determination. They deal with the relevance of meteorites and other planetary materials for understanding the formation, chronology and evolution of our solar system and especially the terrestrial planets.
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