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2009-2010 University Catalog

Astronomy Minor

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Banner Code: ASTR

The minor requires completion of a physics prerequisite and 15 credits in astronomy, with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Eight credits of course work must be unique to the minor. For policies governing all minors, see the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Course Work

Physics Prerequisite

Students take either this sequence:
PHYS 243 - College Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 244 - College Physics Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 245 - College Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 246 - College Physics Lab Credits: 1
or this sequence:
PHYS 160 - University Physics I Credits: 3
PHYS 161 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 260 - University Physics II Credits: 3
PHYS 261 - University Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 262 - University Physics III Credits: 3
PHYS 263 - University Physics III Laboratory Credits: 1

Astronomy Core (8 credits):

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

Astronomy Electives (7 credits from the following):

ASTR 301 - Astrobiology Credits: 3
ASTR 302 - Foundations of Cosmological Thought Credits: 3
ASTR 328 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3
ASTR 402 - Methods of Observational Astronomy Credits: 3
ASTR 403 - Planetary Sciences Credits: 3
ASTR 404 - Galactic Astronomy Credits: 3
ASTR 428 - Relativity and Cosmology Credits: 3
ASTR 530 - Astrophysics Credits: 3
PHYS 122 - Inside Relativity Credits: 1
PHYS 123 - Inside the Quantum World Credits: 1

Total: 15 credits

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