PTYSPHD - Planetary Sciences

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Core coursework: 12 units of core courses, consisting of 2 courses from the Physics group, and one each from the Chemistry and Geology groups:

PHYSICS

• course: Principles of Planetary Physics (3)

• course: Principles of Planetary Physics (3)

• course: Atmospheres and Remote Sensing (3)

• course: Solar System Dynamics (3)

CHEMISTRY

• course: Cosmochemistry (3)

• course: Chemistry of the Solar System (3)

GEOLOGY

• course: Planetary Global Tectonics (3)

• course: Evolution of Planetary Surfaces (3)

Exceptionally well prepared students may petition to waive the requirement to take a core course. Waiver requests are reviewed by the core course instructor in consultation with the GAAC. The student is required to demonstrate knowledge of the core course material. Waiving courses in this way does not change the number of questions that the student is required to answer in each section of the written comprehensive examination.

Minimum GPA in core coursework: 3.0

12 units of elective coursework (graded ABCDE) numbered PTYS 500 or above from the following:

• course: Analytical and Numerical Modeling in Geosciences (3)

• course / course / course: Physics of the Solar System (3)

• course: Principles of Planetary Physics (3)

• course: Principles of Planetary Physics (3)

• course: Cosmochemistry (3)

• course: Chemistry of the Solar System (3)

• course: Planetary Global Tectonics (3)

• course: Planetary Materials (3)

• course: Asteroids, Comets and Kuiper Belt Objects (3)

• course: Atmospheres and Remote Sensing (3)

• course: Astronomical Instrumentation (3)

• course: Physics of the Earth (3)

• course / course: Meteorites (3)

• course: Observational Planetary Astronomy & Remote Sensing (3)

• course: Planetary Climate (3)

• course / course: Nanoscale Analysis of Materials Using Transmission Electron Microscopy (3)

• course: The Chemical Evolution of the Earth (3)

• course / course / course / course: The Physics of the Sun (3)

• course: Dynamic Meteorology I (3)

• course: Dynamic Meteorology II (3)

• course / course / course: Mars (3 units)

• course / course: Physics of High Atmospheres (3)

• course: Astrophysics of Stars and Planets (3)

• course: Radar Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces (4)

• course: Origin of the Solar System and Other Planetary Systems (3)

• course / course: Remote Sensing of Planetary Surfaces (4)

• course: Solar System Dynamics (3)

• course: Evolution of Planetary Surfaces (3)

• course: Plasma Physics with Astrophysical and Solar System Applications (3)

• course: Inverse Problems in Geophysics (3)

• course: Exoplanets: Discovery and Characterization (3)

• course: Planetary Astrobiology (3)

• course: Writing Across the Space Sciences (3)

• course: Boundary Layer Meteorology & Surface Processes (3)

• course: High-Energy Astrophysics (3)

• course: The Coevolution of the Earth and the Biosphere (3)

• course: Astrochemistry (3)

• course: Topics of Theoretical Astrophysics (3)

• course: Special Topics in Planetary Science (1-4)

• course: Advanced Atmospheric and Ocean Fluid Dynamics (3)

• course: Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing (3)

• course: Atmospheric Radiation and Remote Sensing (3)

12 additional units of elective courses numbered 500 or above (including research, field trips, independent study, PTYS elective courses, seminars, and courses offered in other departments) as approved by the major advisor.

• 18 units of dissertation credit course*

*course: Thesis units may not be substituted.

At least one half the units used on the Doctoral Plan of Study must be in courses in which regular grades (ABC) have been earned. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better in the PTYS core courses to be considered in good academic standing. Failure to maintain this standing results in dismissal from the Ph.D. program.

9 units (or as required by minor department) of coursework as approved by the Minor Advisor/Minor Committee.

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.