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Astronomy & Physics, BS

Requirements

The program of study requires a minimum of 47 hours, on a 120-hour degree, consisting of:

Core Courses

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First-Year Physics and Astronomy Seminar

1

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Cosmic Origins

3

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Introductory Astronomy: Earth and Planets

3

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Scientific Analysis & Modeling

3

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Physics I for Majors: Mechanics

5

course

Physics II for Majors

5

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Intermediate Astronomy

3

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Observational Astronomy

3

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Theoretical Methods in Physics

3

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Physics III Modern Physics

3

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Stellar Astrophysics

3

12 Additional hours of 30000+ level physics classes. Not more than 3 hours from Research (PHYS 40003 or PHYS 40103) can be used to fulfill this requirement.

Associated Requirements

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Calculus I

4

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Calculus II

4

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Differential Equations

3

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Calculus III

4

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General Chemistry I

3

It is recommended that students planning to attend graduate school take

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Mechanics

3

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Thermal Physics

3

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Elements of Quantum Mechanics

3

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Electromagnetic Fields

3

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Partial Differential Equations

3

Study of a modern language is recommended.