PLN
Planetary Science
See also: Course Descriptions
Offered by the Departments of Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology
and Physics.
The Planetary Science Program is an interdisciplinary program sponsored by the Departments
of Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology and Physics. It focuses mainly on the study of the
planets in our own solar system, but extrasolar planets are also discussed. The aim is to
provide information about different techniques for studying the nature and origin of
planets and planetary systems.
Students enroled in this program must consult the undergraduate secretary of one of the
participating departments for advice on the selection of courses. Students interested in
pursuing graduate studies in one of these disciplines should include core courses from the
appropriate department(s) in their course selection.
PLANETARY SCIENCE (Hon.B.Sc.)
(14 full courses or equivalent, including at least one 400+series course)
Enrolment in the Planetary Science Specialist program is open to students who have
completed four full course equivalents.
First Year:
CHM 137Y/151Y; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 138Y/140Y (MAT 137Y and PHY 140Y
preferred)
First or Second Year:
MAT 223H/240H
Second Year:
AST 221H; CHM 225Y/(PHY252H, 256H); MAT 235Y/237Y (MAT 237Y preferred); MAT
244H; PHY 251H
Third Year:
CHM 238Y; GLG 206H, 207H; PHY 255H, 315H, 359H
Fourth Year:
PLN 420H, 425H
Third and/or Fourth Years:
1. At least three of AST 325H; CHM 338H; CSC457H, GLG 318H, 319H, 440H; PHY 407H, 408H, 499H
2. One additional 300+series course; consult with appropriate Undergraduate Secretary for
course selection
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