2002-2003 Calendar

PLN Planetary Science

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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 138H1, 139H1)/151Y1; MAT 135Y1/137Y1; PHY 138Y1/140Y1 (MAT 137Y1 and PHY 140Y1 preferred)

First or Second Year:

MAT 223H1/240H1

Second Year:

AST 221H1; CHM 225Y1/(PHY252H1, 256H1); MAT 235Y1/237Y1 (MAT 237Y1 preferred); MAT 244H1; PHY 251H1

Third Year:

CHM 238Y1; GLG 206H1/216H1, 207H1; PHY 255H1, 315H1, 359H1

Fourth Year:

PLN 420H1, 425H1

Third and/or Fourth Years:

1. At least three of AST 325H1; CHM 338H1; CSC457H1, GLG 318H1, 440H1, 465H1; PHY 407H1, 408H1, 499H1

2. One additional 300+series course; consult with appropriate Undergraduate Secretary for course selection