Astronomy Minor

Required Courses

PHYS 1030 - Sky and Solar System Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 1040 - Introduction to the Sky and Solar System Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 1050 - Stars and Galaxies Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 1060 - Introduction to Stars and Galaxies Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3250 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4980 - Special Problems Credits: 1 to 3 hours

Plus one of the following options, determined in consultation with the physics advisor:

PHYS 2050 - Mechanics and Heat Credits: 4 hours
and
PHYS 2060 - Mechanics and Heat Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
or
PHYS 3520 - Waves and Optics Credits: 3 hours

Note:

Students not majoring in physics should note that they must also complete all prerequisites for the courses listed above. See advisor for details. Astronomy minors with a Physics major must take PHYS 3520 to fulfill the requirements of the minor.