Planetary Dynamics and Evolution

Period: First semester

Course units: 

• Planetary chemical evolution (Core-Mantle differentiation, Mantle-Crust differentiation, Magma ocean, Volatiles deep cycle)
• Early Earth dynamics and the onset of plate tectonics
• Core, Mantle, Lithosphere dynamics
• Structures and dynamics of Earth-like planets (i.e., Moon, Mars and Venus)
• Material properties: visco-elasto-plastic rheology, thermo-chemical properties, mechanical anisotropy.
• Investigation tools: geological/geophysical observations, experimental mineralogy and petrology, geodynamic numerical modeling methods.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods: There are two types of learning activities and teaching methodologies:
1) Frontal lectures
2) Computer laboratory where the student practices to utilize numerical software to reproduce the dynamics and evolution of Earth-like planets.

In addition to contacting the course instructor, students with disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), Special Educational Needs (SEN), and other health conditions can reach out to the Student Services Office - Inclusion Unit to receive more information about opportunities to access teaching with specific support and tools.