Astronomy, Minor
Program Overview
A minor in astronomy provides a broad overview of the subject plus the opportunity to explore topics of particular interest at a deeper level. Students develop knowledge of astronomical phenomena with a grounding in essential physics. This program is a good supplement to majors in physics and other allied fields.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The requirements for the minor in astronomy are as follows:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| ASTR 221 | Stars and Planets | 3 |
| ASTR 222 | Galaxies and Cosmology | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introductory Physics I | ||
| General Physics I - Mechanics | ||
| Physics and Frontiers I - Mechanics | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introductory Physics II | ||
| General Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Physics and Frontiers II - Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Astronomical Techniques | ||
| Stellar Physics | ||
| The Local Universe | ||
| Cosmology and the Structure of the Universe | ||
| Dark Matter | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |