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From: grazier@maxwell.physics.purdue.edu (Kevin R. Grazier)
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Subject: Re: Advice?? (asking for)
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Date: 9 Nov 89 04:50:44 GMT
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In article <1989Nov7.232700.596@utzoo.uucp> henry@utzoo.uucp (Henry Spencer) writes:
>In article <1989Nov6.174204.896@utzoo.uucp> I wrote:
>>... For results, you want space science, which
>>tends to be classed as physics and astronomy...

>An addendum is in order here:  one particular subdivision of space science,
>to wit planetary science (which is *not* all of space science even though
>Chairman Carl tends to give that impression at times...), is sometimes
>found in geology departments.


Actually, having just applied all over the place in planetary science
(and deciding to stay here at PU), I think you'll find that planetary
science is *USUALLY* found in geology departments.

In my case, Purdue doesn't have a formal planetary science degree, but
upon speaking with a professor or five, they're allowing me to taylor
my coursework and research to allow me to get the equivalent educational
experience as a planetary science major would get (though my final degree
will probably officially read "geophysics").


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