Astronomy Minor

Core Courses:

• PHYS 207 - Fundamentals of Physics I Credit(s): 3

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• PHYS 227 - Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1

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• PHYS 245 - Introduction to Electricity and Electronics Credit(s): 4

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• PHYS 208 - Fundamentals of Physics II Credit(s): 3

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• PHYS 228 - Fundamentials of Physics Laboratory II Credit(s): 1

Additional Coursework:

Nine credits from the following:

• PHYS 133 - Introduction to Astronomy Credit(s): 4
• PHYS 144 - Concepts of the Universe Credit(s): 3
• PHYS 145 - Black Holes and Cosmic Evolution Credit(s): 3
• PHYS 333 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics Credit(s): 3
• PHYS 434 - Astrophysics and the Origins of Life Credit(s): 3
• PHYS 469 - Observational Astronomy Credit(s): 3
• PHYS 630 - Galaxies
• PHYS 632 - Astrophysics
• PHYS 633 - Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics
• PHYS 634 - Physics of the Sun
• PHYS 635 - Space Physics
• PHYS 639 - Selected Topics in Astrophysics
• PHYS 644 - Elementary Particles and Big Bang Cosmology

Note:

Students considering a minor in Astronomy should consult the Director of Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Programs for advice on prerequisites for these courses and for assignment to an advisor.

Students can earn a minor or major in Physics as well as a minor in Astronomy. However, with the exception of PHYS 207  and PHYS 227 , PHYS 208  and PHYS 228 , and PHYS 245 , courses applied toward the Astronomy minor cannot at the same time count toward either a Physics major or Physics minor.