Astronomy Minor

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The astronomy minor is an excellent complement to a variety of other science majors. It is also ideal for students who want to reinforce a liberal arts major with a science background. Astronomy minors may not use any courses in this minor as physics major electives.

Required Courses

PHYS 201 - Operation and Research Techniques for Small Observatories Credits: (3)
PHYS 301 - Stellar Astrophysics I Credits: (3)
PHYS 302 - Stellar Astrophysics II Credits: (2)
PHYS 317 - Modern Physics I Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 44

College and Department Information

Physics Department
College of the Sciences

Program Outcomes
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Astronomy Minor

Required Courses

Introductory Astronomy - Credits: 5

Introductory or General Physics - Credits: 15

Select either: Credits 2

Calculus - Credits: 10

Total Credits: 44

College and Department Information