Liberal Arts and Sciences: Astronomy

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Astronomy Courses. 18 hours (300-level astronomy and physics courses).

Supporting Course Work/Prerequisites. 3 or 6 hours of introductory astronomy, 12 hours of general physics, and 11 (or 10) hours of calculus.

The major in astronomy demands both a broad and an in-depth exploration into astronomy and allied disciplines, rather than focusing on one relatively limited area of the subject. Specific programs of study for individual students must be designed and periodically updated through mutual discussions between the students and their academic advisers. Students should note sequential prerequisites for courses.

REQUIREMENTS

The basic major consists of a minimum of 44 hours distributed as follows:

1. ASTR 121 and ASTR 122 (replacing 101 and 102), or 210;

2. MATH 120, MATH 130, MATH 242; or 121, 131, 242; or 135, 245;

3. PHYCS 106, PHYCS 107, and PHYCS 108;

4. A minimum of 18 hours in 300-level astronomy and physics courses (excluding PHYCS 319), of which at least 10 hours must be in astronomy courses.

Additional courses recommended for students majoring in astronomy, especially those intending to pursue graduate study in astronomy, include MATH 225, MATH 280 and MATH 285, and PHYCS 331, PHYCS 332, PHYCS 333, PHYCS 361, PHYCS 365, PHYCS 386, and PHYCS 387.

Departmental Distinction. A student majoring in astronomy may earn distinction by attaining a minimum grade-point average of 4.5 in 300-level astronomy, mathematics, and physics courses.

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