Astronomy Minor
Students will study the breadth of Astronomy, including the following topics: nature and evolution of stars; astrobiology and astrochemistry; supernova; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; galaxies, quasars, and dark matter; large scale structure of the universe; the Big Bang; and dark energy.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 18 credits from the following areas: | ||
| Required Courses | 4-7 | |
| General Astronomy | ||
| Directed Study: Physics | ||
or PY-410 | Independent Study: Physics | |
| Electives | 11-14 | |
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Astrophotography | ||
| General Physics I | ||
or PY-241 | Physics I (Mechanics) | |
| General Physics II | ||
or PY-242 | Physics II ( Electricity, Magnetism and Optics ) | |
| Planetary Geology | ||
| Observational Astronomy | ||
| Selected Topics in Physics (approved Astronomy-based class) | ||