Astronomy

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Requirements


Description
The astronomy concentration is designed for students interested in developing a basic understanding of astronomy and astrophysics and analyzing issues through a scientific viewpoint.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 26 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
  • 10 credit hours of upper division courses in physics and astronomy are chosen with approval of an Astronomy advisor.
  • * Both AST 113 and 321 must be taken to secure SQ credit.
  • ** Both AST 114 and 322 must be taken to secure SQ credit.
  • *** Both PHY 121 and 122 must be taken to secure SQ credit.
  • **** Both PHY 131 and 132 must be taken to secure SQ credit.

Prerequisites:

MAT 265 Calculus for Engineers I, MA (3)
OR MAT 270 Calculus I with Analytical Geometry I, MA (4)

MAT 266 Calculus for Engineers II, MA (3)
OR MAT 271 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II, MA (4)

MAT 267 Calculus for Engineers III, MA (3)
OR MAT 272 Calculus with Analytical Geometry III, MA (4)

 

Core 8 Hours

AST 321 Introduction to Planetary and Stellar Astrophysics (3) (Required)*

AST 113 Astronomy Laboratory I (1) (Required)*

AST 322 Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics (3) (Required) **

AST 114 Astronomy Laboratory II (1) (Required) **

Physics 8 Hours
Choose between the course combinations below:

PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics, SQ (3) *** and PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I SQ (1) ***

AND

PHY 131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism, SQ (3) **** AND PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II SQ (1) ****

OR

PHY 252 Physics III, SQ (4)

Electives 10 Hours of Upper Division Required
Select in consultation with an Astronomy advisor.

 

YEAR

2017-18

CAMPUS

Tempe

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
cisa.asu.edu/advising
All appointments:
480-965-4464

Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Center, Suite 380

Polytechnic
Santa Catalina Hall

Tempe
Urban Systems Engineering

Online
480-965-4464

DARS CODE

LAASTEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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