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2015-2016 University Catalog

Astronomy Minor

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Banner Code: ASTR

This minor is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Science .

The minor requires completion of 18 or 20 credits in physics and astronomy, with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see the Undergraduate Policies section of this catalog.

Minor Requirements

Core (12 or 14 credits)

Students will take one of the following sequences listed below:

Sequence One

PHYS 243 - College Physics Credits: 3 and
PHYS 245 - College Physics Credits: 3
or
PHYS 160 - University Physics I Credits: 3 and
PHYS 260 - University Physics II Credits: 3
Plus:
ASTR 111 - Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System Credits: 3
ASTR 112 - Introductory Astronomy Lab: The Solar System Credits: 1
ASTR 113 - Introductory Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Credits: 3
ASTR 114 - Introductory Astronomy Lab: Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Credits: 1

Sequence Two

PHYS 160 - University Physics I Credits: 3
PHYS 260 - University Physics II Credits: 3
PHYS 262 - University Physics III Credits: 3
ASTR 210 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3

Astronomy Electives (6 credits)

Chosen from the following:

ASTR 301 - Astrobiology Credits: 3
ASTR 302 - Foundations of Cosmological Thought Credits: 3
ASTR 328 - Stars and Interstellar Medium Credits: 3
ASTR 402 - RS: Methods of Observational Astronomy Credits: 4
ASTR 403 - Planetary Sciences Credits: 3
ASTR 404 - Galaxies and Cosmology Credits: 3
PHYS 428 - Relativity Credits: 3

Minor Total: 18 or 20 credits

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