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35 Lessons
10 Weeks
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Discover the Career
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1.1
EA5C20L1 What does a Planetary Scientist do & why it matters today
1.2
EA5C20L2 The scope of planetary geology — from Mars to Europa
1.3
EA5C20L3 Myths vs. Realities — It’s not just about space rocks
1.4
EA5C20L4 How planetary science drives human space exploration and sustainability
Is This Career Right for You?
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2.1
EA5C20L5 Personality fit – Curiosity, analytical thinking, and perseverance
2.2
EA5C20L6 Key interests – Astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology, and data analysis
2.3
EA5C20L7 Required aptitudes – Spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and math foundations
2.4
EA5C20L8 Real stories – How scientists at NASA and ISRO started their journeys
Your School & Subject Choices
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3.1
EA5C20L9 What to choose after 10th – Science stream, boards, and foundation courses
3.2
EA5C20L10 What to choose after 12th – Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Earth Science focus
3.3
EA5C20L11 Olympiads, science fairs, and astronomy clubs to join early
3.4
EA5C20L12 Early projects – building telescopes, studying meteorites, or mapping craters
Entrance Exams & Admissions
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4.1
EA5C20L13 Entrance overview – JEE, IISER, ISRO exams, SAT, GRE, and global options
4.2
EA5C20L14 Top Colleges & Universities – India (IISc, IITs, PRL, NISER, ISRO)
4.3
EA5C20L15 Top Global Programs – NASA centers, MIT, Caltech, Arizona State, Oxford
4.4
EA5C20L16 Scholarships & Fellowships – ISRO-RESPOND, NASA internships, DAAD, Erasmus+
Academic Journey & College Life
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5.1
EA5C20L17 Undergraduate Path – B.Sc. or B.Tech in Geology / Physics / Space Science
5.2
EA5C20L18 Postgraduate Path – M.Sc. / M.Tech / Ph.D. in Planetary Science
5.3
EA5C20L19 Year-by-Year Course Breakdown – Earth science, planetary atmospheres, geophysics
5.4
EA5C20L20 Fieldwork & Research Labs – Simulating Mars and Moon conditions
5.5
EA5C20L21 Assessment Patterns – Reports, simulations, and research papers
Real-World Experience & Skill Development
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6.1
EA5C20L22 Internships & Research Projects – ISRO, NASA, PRL, or private observatories
6.2
EA5C20L23 Tools & Software – GIS, MATLAB, Python, ENVI, ArcGIS, JMARS
6.3
EA5C20L24 Field Research Skills – Studying meteorites and analog sites on Earth
6.4
EA5C20L25 Teamwork & Scientific Communication – Working with astronomers and engineers
Career Growth, Roles & Income
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EA5C20L26 Entry-Level Roles – Research assistant, planetary analyst, data scientist
7.2
EA5C20L27 Mid-Level Careers – Mission scientist, research fellow, planetary mapper
7.3
EA5C20L28 Senior-Level Paths – Lead scientist, professor, or principal investigator
7.4
EA5C20L29 Salary Insights – India vs. Global, private sector, and research grants
7.5
EA5C20L30 10–20 Year Career Map – From student researcher to mission leader
Future Trends & Your Personal Roadmap
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EA5C20L31 How AI, ML, and robotics are transforming planetary geology
8.2
EA5C20L32 New Frontiers – Exoplanetary geology, asteroid mining, and lunar bases
8.3
EA5C20L33 Building a Personal Research Portfolio & Networking with Institutions
8.4
EA5C20L34 5-Year Career Roadmap & Skill Checklist
8.5
EA5C20L35 Alternate & Related Careers – Geophysicist, Astrobiologist, or Space Data Analyst
Planetary Geologist / Planetary Scientist
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