Astronomy & Physics, BS
Requirements
The program of study requires a minimum of 47 hours, on a 120-hour degree, consisting of:
Core Courses
First-Year Physics and Astronomy Seminar | 1 | |
Cosmic Origins | 3 | |
Introductory Astronomy: Earth and Planets | 3 | |
Scientific Analysis & Modeling | 3 | |
Physics I for Majors: Mechanics | 5 | |
Physics II for Majors | 5 | |
Intermediate Astronomy | 3 | |
Observational Astronomy | 3 | |
Theoretical Methods in Physics | 3 | |
Physics III Modern Physics | 3 | |
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
Calculus I | 4 | |
Calculus II | 4 | |
Differential Equations | 3 | |
Calculus III | 4 | |
General Chemistry I | 3 |
It is recommended that students planning to attend graduate school take
Mechanics | 3 | |
Thermal Physics | 3 | |
Elements of Quantum Mechanics | 3 | |
Electromagnetic Fields | 3 | |
Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
Study of a modern language is recommended.