Departments & Programs
Department of Physics
Minor in Astronomy and Minor in Physics
Astronomy Minor
The minor in astronomy is designed to enhance and broaden the student's knowledge of science. In particular, it provides an exposure to numerous elements of a STEM curriculum. The minor will benefit those students who are interested in learning the core elements of astronomy. This naturally includes an exposure to critical thinking, high-level problem-solving skills, and mathematics. In addition, it will be advantageous to those that intend to pursue careers benefiting from knowledge of astronomy, including: science teachers, technical journalism, computer programming, artificial intelligence, instrumentation, science writing, and careers in the aerospace industry.
- AST-A 100 The Solar System (3 cr.) (Fall semester)
- AST-A 105 Stars & Galaxies (3 cr.) (Spring semester)
- AST-A 205 Quasars, Pulsars, & Black Holes (3 cr.) (Fall semester)
- AST-A 250 General Astronomy (3 cr.) (P: AST-A 100 and AST-A 105 and MATH-I 231 or MATH-I 165) (Fall semester)
- AST-A 330 Introduction to Astrophysics (3 cr.) (P: AST-A 205 and AST-A 250 and PHYS-I 152 or PHYS-P 201 and two semesters of calculus MATH-I 231 / MATH-I 232 or MATH-I 165 / MATH-I 166) (Spring semester)
- AST-A 380 Cosmology (3 cr.) (P: AST-A 250 and AST-A 250 and PHYS-I 152 or PHYS-P 201 and two semesters of calculus MATH-I 231 / MATH-I 232 or MATH-I 165 / MATH-I 166) (Spring semester)
Residency:
Correspondence courses may not be used to fulfill requirements for the minor.
Grades:
No grade below C- (1.70) is acceptable for a course in the minor. A overall minimum grade point average of C (2.00) is required in the minor.
Physics Minor
- PHYS-I 152 (4 cr.) and PHYS-I 251 (5 cr.) introductory physics sequence
- PHYS-I 299 Intro to Computational Physics (2 cr.)
- PHYS-I 342 Modern Physics (3 cr.)
- Six (6) more credit hours chosen from PHYS-I 300, PHYS-I 310, PHYS-I 330, PHYS-I 400, PHYS-I 418, PHYS-I 442 or other courses approved by the department/advisor.
Residency:
Correspondence courses may not be used to fulfill requirements for the minor.
Grades:
No grade below C (2.00) is acceptable for a course in the minor. A minimum overall grade point average of C (2.00) is required in the minor.
