GEO 006: Planets in Science Fiction

Course Description
Introduces the history of discoveries in planetary science and exoplanets and the influence on popular culture, movies, television, literature, and video games. Topics include planet discovery and exploration, planetary habitability, desert worlds, water worlds, moons, and terraforming in the context of science fiction.
Selected Reviews
Winter 2026 [120 Students in 3 Discussion Sections]
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