Module #1 Introduction to Planetary Science Overview of the field, importance, and scope of planetary science
Module #2 The Solar System:An Overview Introduction to the planets, dwarf planets, and other objects in our solar system
Module #3 The Formation and Evolution of the Solar System Theories and evidence for the formation and evolution of our solar system
Module #4 Mercury:The Innermost Planet Orbital characteristics, geology, and exploration of Mercury
Module #5 Venus:The Hottest Planet Atmospheric and surface characteristics, geology, and exploration of Venus
Module #6 Earth:Our Home Planet Unique features and characteristics of Earth, its atmosphere, and hydrosphere
Module #7 Mars:The Red Planet Geology, climate, and potential habitability of Mars, including NASAs Mars Exploration Program
Module #8 Asteroids and Comets:Small Bodies in the Solar System Orbital characteristics, composition, and impact risks of asteroids and comets
Module #9 Jupiter:The Gas Giant Atmospheric and magnetic characteristics, moons, and exploration of Jupiter
Module #10 Saturn:The Ringed Planet Atmospheric and ring characteristics, moons, and exploration of Saturn
Module #11 Uranus and Neptune:The Ice Giants Atmospheric and magnetic characteristics, moons, and exploration of Uranus and Neptune
Module #12 The Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud:The Outermost Regions Dwarf planets, icy bodies, and the formation of our solar systems outer regions
Module #13 Moons of the Solar System Orbital characteristics, composition, and geological features of moons in our solar system
Module #14 Planetary Atmospheres:Composition and Evolution Atmospheric formation, evolution, and characteristics of planets and moons
Module #15 Geological Processes:Volcanism, Tectonics, and Weathering Geological processes shaping planetary surfaces, including volcanic, tectonic, and weathering processes
Module #16 Planetary Habitability:The Search for Life Beyond Earth Conditions and factors necessary for life, and the search for life in our solar system and beyond
Module #17 Exoplanets:The Discovery and Characterization of Planets Beyond Our Solar System Detection methods, properties, and potential habitability of exoplanets
Module #18 Planetary Defense:Asteroid and Comet Impact Hazards Risks and strategies for mitigating asteroid and comet impacts on Earth
Module #19 Space Missions and Instrumentation Design, operation, and instrumentation of planetary spacecraft and landers
Module #20 Data Analysis and Visualization in Planetary Science Techniques and tools for analyzing and visualizing planetary data
Module #21 Planetary Science and Society:Policy, Ethics, and Communication Social, ethical, and policy implications of planetary science and exploration
Module #22 Planetary Analogues:Preparing for Future Exploration Earth-based analogues for planetary environments and the preparation for future human exploration
Module #23 The Future of Planetary Science:Emerging Trends and Research Directions Current research frontiers, emerging technologies, and the future of planetary science
Module #24 Case Studies in Planetary Science:Exploring the Unknown In-depth analysis of specific planetary science topics, such as water on Mars or Jupiters Great Red Spot
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Planetary Science career
