Requirements for the Minor
Calculus-based path:
AST 201 Observational Astronomy
AST 402/PHY 402 Astrophysics
PHY 151 Principles of Physics I
PHY 152 Principles of Physics II
And two of the following special-topic astronomy courses:
AST 141 Planets
AST 142 Stars
AST 143 Galaxies and Cosmology
AST 161 Life in the Universe
Non-calculus-based path:
AST 201 Observational Astronomy
PHY 141 Foundations of Physics I
PHY 142 Foundations of Physics II
And three of the following special-topic astronomy courses:
AST 141 Planets
AST 142 Stars
AST 143 Galaxies and Cosmology
AST 161 Life in the Universe
Imagine yourself an astronomer, aerospace engineer, geologist, climatologist, data analyst, computer programmer, laboratory inspector, science writer, teacher, consultant, and more.
Degree Offered
Minor Only