Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

• 7 - Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Sciences
• 71 - Physics, Chemistry, Geology and Related Sciences
• 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.

• Example Program Names:

  • Planetary astronomy

• Exclusion

  • Physical sciences(40.0101)
  • Astronomy(40.0201)
  • Astrophysics(40.0202)
  • Cosmology(40.0202)