天文学 Minor

• Minor Requirements
• Minor code: ORASTR

Program Overview

The minor in astronomy is an option for non-physics majors who wish to study astronomy as a special interest. The minor provides students with a substantial introduction to topics related to the nature of stars, the interstellar medium and galaxies, and the methods by which each is studied.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Students completing the astronomy minor possess high-level problem-solving skills that can lead to opportunities for employment in research institutions, government, 行业, or teaching.

入学s Information

Freshman/First-Year 入学: It is recommended that students entering the program have at least placement level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.

Change of Program Policy: It is recommended that students entering the program have at least placement level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.

External Transfer 入学: It is recommended that students entering the program have at least placement level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirement

The astronomy minor requires a minimum of 22 hours.

General 物理 Sequence

General 物理 I

Complete one of the following courses:

• PHYS 2051 - General 物理 Credit Hours: 5.0
• PHYS 2051H - General 物理 for 物理 and 天文学 专业 Credit Hours: 5.0

General 物理 II

Complete one of the following courses:

• PHYS 2052 - General 物理 Credit Hours: 5.0
• PHYS 2052H - General 物理 for 物理 and 天文学 专业 Credit Hours: 5.0

Additional 课程

Complete the following courses:

• ASTR 3251 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3.0
• PHYS 2053 - Contemporary 物理: Relativity and Quantum Phenomena Credit Hours: 3.0

Minor Electives

Complete at least 6 hours from the following courses:

• ASTR 3940 - 天文学 Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0-3.0
• ASTR 4201 - Stellar Astrophysics and Radiation Credit Hours: 3.0
• ASTR 4202 - Interstellar Medium and Galaxies Credit Hours: 3.0
• ASTR 4271 - Observational Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3.0
• ASTR 4930 - Studies in 天文学 Credit Hours: 1.0-6.0