Astronomy Minor

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The astronomy minor has been developed for students who have interests in astronomy beyond the introductory level. The course of study includes introductory physics, introductory astronomy, observational astronomy and astrophysics. A student majoring in physics may minor in astronomy, but courses that are applied to the minor cannot be applied to the major at the same time unless the student has a second minor from a different department.

All minor programs must be approved on the degree plan by the chair of the department.

Requirements

The requirements for the minor in astronomy are

PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2125 - Technical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2126 - Technical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
ASTR 1103 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ASTR 3305 - Observational Astronomy Credit(s): 3
ASTR 3335 - Astrophysics Credit(s): 3

Note

With the permission of the department, the following courses may be taken in lieu of the Technical Physics courses listed above.

PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1101 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1102 - Electricity, Sound and Light Laboratory Credit(s): 1

Astronomy Minor

Requirements

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Total hours: 18