Astronomy
Requirements
Description
Explore the latest discoveries about Earth's solar system, our galaxy and the universe. Join the students and faculty in astronomy who are building space-flight hardware, making astronomical observations, discovering new planets, exploring cosmology and engineering new instruments for telescopes and satellites.
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 23 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
- All courses must be completed with a grade of āCā (2.00) or higher.
- 10 credit hours of upper division courses in physics and astronomy are chosen with approval of an Astronomy advisor.
Required Courses (14 credit hours)
AST 111 Introduction to Solar Systems Astronomy
AST 112 Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology
AST 321 Introduction to Planetary and Stellar Astrophysics
AST 322 Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
Electives (9 credit hours)
Select in consultation with an Astronomy advisor.
AST OR MAT OR PHY OR SES Upper Division Elective
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.
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