Astronomy Minor

Program Requirements

Astronomy Minor - intended for students with a general interest or who might pursue a K-12 science education or outreach career. 

• ASTR 2050 - Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics Credit Hours: 4

Plus 12 credits selected from:

* Note that some courses on this list have Physics prerequisites that are not included in the minor. 

** Other PHYS or ASTR topics courses may be used with the approval of the Undergraduate Program Committee.

• ASTR 1960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics Credit Hours: 1

• (or other general education ASTR course.)

• ASTR 2120 - Earth and Sky Credit Hours: 4
• ASTR 4120 - Observational Astronomy Credit Hours: 4
• ASTR 4220 - Astrophysics Credit Hours: 4
• ASTR 4240 - Gravitation and Cosmology Credit Hours: 4

• or

• PHYS 4240 - General Relativity Credit Hours: 4
• PHYS 2960 - Topics in Physics Credit Hours: 4