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 |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for a Minor | (25-33 credits) | |
| 18 credits from the following areas: | ||
Required Courses | ||
| PY-217 | General Astronomy | 3 |
| PY-408 | Directed Study: Physics | 1-4 |
| or PY-410 | Independent Study: Physics | |
Electives | ||
| PY-101 | Introduction to Astronomy | 3 |
| PY-110 | Astrophotography | 3 |
| PY-221 | General Physics I | 4 |
| or PY-241 | Physics I (Mechanics) | |
| PY-222 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or PY-242 | Physics II ( Electricity, Magnetism and Optics ) | |
| GS-245 | Planetary Geology | 3 |
| PY-250 | Observational Astronomy | 3 |
| PY-297 | Selected Topics in Physics ((approved Astronomy-based class)) | 1-6 |