Astronomy Minor

Minor - Astronomy

Degree Specific Credits: 25-26

Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Note: Mathematics prerequisites for the Astronomy minor are M 171, M 172, and M 273

Lower-Division Physics Courses		10
Lower-Division Astronomy Courses		6-7
Core Course
Core Elective
Electives		9
Total Hours		25-26

Note: The Physics with Calculus series (PHSX 215N - PHSX 218N) is strongly recommended.

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one of the following Physics sequences:		10
Algebra- and Trigonometry-based Physics:
PHSX 205N & PHSX 206N	College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory
PHSX 207N & PHSX 208N	College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory
Calculus-based Physics:
PHSX 215N & PHSX 216N	Fund of Physics w/Calc I and Physics Laboratory I w/Calc
PHSX 217N & PHSX 218N	Fund of Physics w/Calc II and Physics Laboratory II w/Calc
Total Hours		10

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Rule: Complete the following subcategories of courses. 6-7 total credits required.

Core Course

Code	Title	Hours
Complete the following course:
ASTR 131N	Planetary Astronomy	3
Total Hours		3

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Core Elective

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one of the following courses:
ASTR 132N	Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe	3-4
or ASTR 142N	The Evolving Universe
Total Hours		3-4

Minimum Required Grade: C-

Code	Title	Hours
Complete three of the following courses:		9
ASTR 351	Planetary Science
ASTR 353	Galactic Astrophysics
ASTR 362	Observational Astronomy
ASTR 363	Stellar Astr & Astrophys I
Total Hours		9

Minimum Required Grade: C-