Astronomy Minor

This minor is not recommended for students planning to pursue graduate work in Astronomy. The physics major is suggested to such students. This minor consists of 5 credits.

Minor requirements

Two of the following courses:

AST 130 - The Universe
AST 140 - The Solar System
AST 250 - Ancient Astronomies
PHYS 170 - Introductory Physics I
PHYS 180 - Enhanced Introductory Physics I

Three credits from the following courses:

AST 202 - Frontiers of Astronomy
AST 272 - Introduction to Astrophysics
AST 302 - Advanced Astrophysics
AST 303 - Astrobiology
AST 305 - Observational Astronomy
PHYS 250 - Research Experience in Physics *
PHYS 251 - Communicating Physics *
* 1/2 credit courses, must be taken together