Planetary Science

Given by the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Planetary Science Programs

Planetary Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1073

The Planetary Sciences Specialist covers the chemical, geological, and physical processes that define planetary environments, and provides excellent training for a wide range of future careers.

Enrolment Requirements:

This is an open enrolment program. A student who has completed 4.0 credits may enrol in the program.

Completion Requirements:

(14.0 credits, including 2.0 credits at the 300+ level, of which 1.0 credit must be a the 400-level)

First year:

1. ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1)

2. ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT135Y1/ MAT137Y1

3. 1.0 credit from: CHM135H1, CHM136H1, CSC108H1/ CSC148H1/ EEB125H1, JEG100H1, STA220H1

First or second year:

4. MAT223H1/ MAT240H1

5. MAT235Y1/ MAT237Y1

6. MAT244H1/ MAT267H1

7. AST221H1, AST222H1

Second or third year:

8. ESS261H1, ESS262H1

9. PHY252H1, PHY254H1

10. ( CHM222H1, CHM223H1)/ ( PHY250H1, PHY256H1)

11. 1.0 credit from: CHM210H1, CHM236H1, CHM237H1, ESS223H1, ESS224H1, ESS241H1, GGR201H1, PHY224H1

12. AST310H1/ ENV222H1/ ENV333H1/ ESS205H1/ HPS200H1/ JPH441H1/ PHL273H1/ VIC172Y1, or another course with a significant emphasis on Social and Ethical Responsibility approved by the Undergraduate Chair.

Upper years:

13. AST320H1

14. JPE395H1

15. AST425Y1

16. AST325H1, PHY405H1, PHY407H1, PHY408H1, PHY324H1, CHM327H1, or any research course (such as AST430H1, ESS450H1, ESS391H1, PHY372H1), by permission of the Undergraduate Chair

17. 1.0 credit from: PHY350H1, PHY354H1, PHY385H1, PHY392H1, PHY454H1, PHY460H1, PHY483H1, PHY492H1, ESS311H1, ESS445H1, ESS452H1, ESS361H1, ESS461H1, CHM326H1, CHM415H1, JPE493H1, APM346H1

Planetary Science Courses

PLN420H1 - Interdisciplinary Seminar in Planetary Science

Hours: 24S

Discussion of topics of current interest in planetary science with emphasis on papers published in scientific journals. This course is intended for students in the final year of the Planetary Science specialist program. Students must enrol with the course coordinator.

Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)

PLN425H1 - Research in Planetary Science

Hours: 120P

Research report by student in consultation with individual staff member in Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. This course is intended for students in the final year of the Planetary Science specialist program. Students must enrol with the course coordinator. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)