Before today's class you should read Moons and Planets, pp. 294-309. These sections summarize the surface properties of small solar system bodies, the Moon, and Mercury.
Before today's class you should read Moons and Planets, pp. 309-314. These sections summarize the surface properties of Mars and Venus. Note the summary list of concepts on p. 314.
The lab today is on lunar stratigraphy and photogeologic mapping.
Before today's class you should read Moons and Planets, pp. 317-328. These sections introduce the study of planetary atmospheres- their origin, composition, structure, and thermal properties.