Undergraduate Academics
Astronomy & Astrophysics Minor
An academic minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics is not open to students with a concentration in Department of Astronomy.
Students wishing to pursue an academic minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with the Department's designated advisor. Information about scheduling advising appointments is available from the Department office.
Prerequisites to the Academic Minor: Mathematics through differential equations: MATH 216 or its equivalent, and PHYSICS 140/141, 240/241, 340/341, and 390.
Academic Minor Program: 15 credits of courses as follows:
- No more than two Introductory Courses from this group: Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics: ASTRO 160 (preferred) or 102 or 112.
- Introduction to the Solar System: ASTRO 101 or 111.
Core Courses: at least two courses chosen from among: ASTRO 361, 402, 404. - Electives: Remaining credits can be selected from ASTRO 399, 401, 403, 405, 406, 427.
