Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 06 - Physical and life sciences and technologies
• 40. - Physical sciences
• 40.02 - Astronomy and astrophysics

40.0203 - Planetary astronomy and science

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the scientific study of planets, small objects, and related gravitational systems. These programs include courses in the structure and composition of planetary surfaces and interiors, planetary atmospheres, satellites, orbital mechanics, asteroids and comets, solar system evolution and dynamics, planetary evolution, gravitational physics, and radiation physics.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • planetary astronomy
  • planetary science

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • astronomy(40.0201)
  • cosmology(40.1101)
  • physical sciences(40.0101)