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.

PTYSPHD - Planetary Sciences

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