Geosciences and Remote Sensing

Planetary Science

Planetary science is the scientific study of planets and their planetary systems which includes moons, ring systems, gas clouds, and magnetospheres. It involves understanding how planets are formed, how these systems work and how all their components interact. It is a cross-discipline field including aspects of astronomy, atmospheric science, geology, space physics, biology and chemistry. Planetary science encompasses the study of the physical and chemical nature of planetary bodies, both in the Solar System and in extra solar systems. Planetary Science major has been developed to study the remarkable interface between the two separate disciplines of Earth and Planetary Science and Astronomy.