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 20 credits.

Minor requirements

Eight credits from 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

Twelve 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 *
* 2 credit courses, must be taken together