Planetary Sciences 

Overview

Skills aquired

• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a subfield related to planetary sciences (minor);

• demonstrate ability to design, conduct, and document an independent research project that generates results that can be published in the peer-reviewed literature;
• effectively evaluate the scientific literature essential to the research area and articulate how the research is related to and advances the discipline;
• effectively communicate their research to peers and colleagues (e.g. peer-reviewed literature, national or international conferences and workshops, and seminars);

• effectively communicate their science to a broader audience, including its basic aspects to a lay person.

The Department of Planetary Sciences offers multidisciplinary programs leading to the  Ph.D. program in Planetary Sciences at University of Arizona  with a major in planetary sciences. Areas of specialization include, but are not restricted to, the experimental, observational, and theoretical study of planetary atmospheres; the interiors of planets and planetary satellites; asteroid and cometary astronomy and physics; meteoritics; problems of plasma physics associated with cosmic rays; the solar wind and its interaction with solar system bodies; celestial dynamics; solar physics; and investigations of the formation of the solar system and other planetary systems.