Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2026 - 2027
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAPLSCERT
Curriculum Checksheet
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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The certificate in planetary science requires a minimum of 18 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better can be used to satisfy certificate requirements. |
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AST 111 Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
(SCIT)
or
GLG 101 Introduction to Geology I (Physical)
(SCIT)
or
SES 100 Introduction to Exploration
(QTRS)
or
SES 106 Habitable Worlds
(SCIT)
or
SES 107 A Solar System Journey
(SCIT)
or
SES 121 Earth, Solar System and Universe
(SCIT)
3 - 4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 4 |
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GLG 404 Fundamentals of Planetary Geology
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SES 421 Foundations of Planetary Science
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
Notes
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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