Astronomy, Minor

This program is offered by the Geological Sciences Department

Program Description

18 credits in Astronomy and related fields, including AST 208 and 209. The remaining courses will be selected from AST 278, 378, 418, 470, 478, or other electives after consultation with a Geological Sciences department advisor. In addition, the student must take MATH 152, 221 and PHYS 125, 126.

Program Curriculum

Requirements

18 credits in Astronomy and related fields, including:

AST 208 Planetary Astronomy 4 Credits

AST 209 Stellar and Galactic Astronomy 4 Credits

In addition, students must take:

MATH 152 Calculus I 4 Credits

MATH 221 Calculus II 4 Credits

PHYS 125 University Physics I 4 Credits

PHYS 126 University Physics II 4 Credits

The remaining course will be selected from ESCI 278, ESCI 378, ESCI 418, ESCI 470, ESCI 478, or other electives after consultation with an earth sciences department advisor.

Total Credit Hours: 18

Faculty

Professors who teach Astronomy, Minor