Astronomy Minor

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Minor code ORASTR

The minor in astronomy is an option for nonphysics majors who wish to study astronomy as a special interest. (Physics majors who are interested in astronomy should enroll in the astrophysics program.) Students in mathematics, chemistry, engineering, and other fields of study will find a significant science overlap with their major areas of interest.

The astronomy minor requires 33 hours.

Program Requirements

ASTR 305 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 251 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 252 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 254 - Contemporary Physics Credit Hours: 4

Select one of the following:

E E 321 - Electromagnetics and Materials I Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 253 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5

And at least 12 hours from:

ASTR 310 - Astronomy Laboratory Credit Hours: 1 - 3
ASTR 401 - Stellar Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3
ASTR 402 - Galactic and Interstellar Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3
ASTR 403 - Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology Credit Hours: 3
ASTR 410 - Observational Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3
ASTR 450 - Studies in Astronomy Credit Hours: 1 - 6

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Astronomy Minor

Minor code ORASTR

Program Requirements

Select one of the following:

And at least 12 hours from: