Planetary Geology Courses and Certifications

Spahn's Science Lectures

General Astronomy - Geology of the Terrestrial Planets

Explore the geological features and processes of terrestrial planets, including plate tectonics, volcanism, and erosion, with a focus on Earth, Moon, Mercury, Mars, and Venus.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Spahn's Science Lectures

General Astronomy - An Introduction to Planetary Geology

Explore planetary geology: layering, internal processes, surface shaping, and geological activity. Understand how size affects a planet's geology and the formation of magnetic fields.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Europlanet

Volcanism on Mars - History, Features, and Significance

Explore Mars' volcanic history, from massive shield volcanoes to explosive eruptions, and their impact on the planet's surface. Gain insights into Martian geology and potential for past life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

World Science Festival

Pioneers in Science - Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist and Planetary Geologist

Engage with NASA chief scientist Ellen Stofan as she discusses her career, inspirations, and NASA's science programs, offering insights into planetary geology and space exploration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Recent Advances in Lunar Science - Results from NASA's Lunar Orbiter and India's Chandrayaan-1

Explore latest lunar discoveries from NASA and India's Chandrayaan-1 mission, presented by NASA scientist Noah Petro, offering insights into recent Moon studies and space exploration advancements.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Planetary Exploration and Geological Processes - AGU Distinguished Lecture

Explore planetary geology with Dr. James Head III as he shares insights on space exploration and celestial bodies in this engaging lecture at IIT Kharagpur.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Active Volatile-Driven Geologic Processes Across the Solar System - Lessons for Planetary Explorers

Explore volatile-driven geologic processes across the Solar System and their implications for planetary exploration in this retrospective lecture by L.A. Soderblom.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Dawn's New View of Asteroid Vesta - Geologic Maps and Surface Features

NASA's Dawn mission unveils groundbreaking geologic maps of asteroid Vesta, revealing diverse surface features, north-south dichotomy, and insights into its composition, history, and relationship to meteorites.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Gravity, Topography, and Early Evolution of the Moon - Shoemaker Lecture

Exploring lunar evolution through gravity and topography data from LOLA and GRAIL missions, revealing insights into the Moon's crust, impact history, and early planetary development.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Tracking the Reorientation of Terrestrial Planets - True Polar Wander

Explore how major geological events can cause True Polar Wander on terrestrial planets, affecting their orientation and geological history over time.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Royal Institution

The Volcanoes of our Solar System

Explore the fascinating world of volcanoes beyond Earth, from icy eruptions on distant moons to massive Martian mountains, and discover the role of volcanism in shaping our cosmic neighborhood.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Mineralogical Society of America

Advances in the Mineralogy of Mars

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Explore Mars' mineralogy with NASA scientist Dr. Rampe, covering mineral formation, Martian geology, and recent discoveries. Gain insights into the Red Planet's composition and evolution.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Life on Mars

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Discover our neighbouring planet, Mars, and delve into the missions and mysteries surrounding life on the planet.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Planetary Astronomy with Laboratory

Explore planetary systems, historical discoveries, and modern observations through hands-on labs and data analysis. Gain insights into celestial bodies, their properties, and interactions within our Solar System.

• California Community Colleges System
• 19th Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Planets

Explore planetary science, from fundamental physics to comparative planetary attributes, solar system dynamics, and exoplanets, uncovering the universe's mysteries and their impact on humanity.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course