Planetary Science

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

Planetary Science Programs

Planetary Science Specialist (Science Program) - ASSPE1073

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:
( CHM135H1, CHM136H1)/ CHM151Y1, ( MAT135H1, MAT136H1)/ MAT137Y1, ( PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/ ( PHY151H1, PHY152H1) ( MAT137Y1 and PHY151H1, PHY152H1 preferred)

First or Second Year:
MAT223H1/ MAT240H1

Second or Third Year:
AST221H1, AST222H1, ( CHM222H1, CHM223H1)/ ( PHY252H1, PHY256H1), ( CHM236H1, CHM237H1)/ CHM238Y1, ESS223H1, ESS261H1, ESS262H1; MAT235Y1/ MAT237Y1 ( MAT237Y1 preferred), MAT244H1/ MAT267H1, PHY250H1, PHY254H1

Third and/or Fourth Years:

JPE395H1

At least four of (2.0 credits) AST325H1, CHM327H1, CHM338H1, PHY354H1, PHY407H1, PHY408H1, GGR201H1, ESS223H1, ESS241H1, ESS445H1, ESS462H1

Fourth Year:
PLN420H1, PLN425H1

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.

Distribution Requirements: Science
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.

Distribution Requirements: Science
Breadth Requirements: The Physical and Mathematical Universes (5)