Astrophysics, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to use advanced mathematics to solve complex physics problems in foundational physics areas.  
2. Students will be able to use scientific instrumentation to make measurements. 
3. Students will be able to analyze and make conclusions based on scientific data.  
4. Students will be able to design experiments to study scientific questions.  
5. Students will be able to communicate scientific results in writing and orally.  
6. Students will be able to use computers to solve scientific problems. 
7. Students will demonstrate understanding of complex concepts in foundational astrophysics areas.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 63

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map  

• First Year
  • Fall - 17 Credits
    • PHYS 120 - Physics First Year Experience  Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 124 - Analytical Physics I Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
    • MATH 221 - Calculus I  Credit(s): 4
    • WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)  Credit(s): 4
    • World Language 101 Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 16 Credits
    • PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 126 - Analytical Physics II Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
    • MATH 222 - Calculus II  Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society (DPP) Credit(s): 4
    • World Language 102 Credit(s): 4
• Second Year
  • Fall - 15 Credits
    • PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 226 - Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 261 - Programming in Physics  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III  Credit(s): 4
    • ASTR 105 - The Solar System  Credit(s): 3
    • ASTR 106 - The Solar System Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
  • Spring - 14 Credits
    • PHYS 224 - Analytical Physics IV  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 228 - Mathematical Methods in Physics  Credit(s): 2
    • MATH 326 - Differential Equations  Credit(s): 3
    • ASTR 110 - Stars and Galaxies  Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society (CAI) Credit(s): 3
• Third Year
  • Fall - 15 Credits
    • PHYS 311 - Classical Mechanics  or PHYS 335 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I  or PHYS 352 - Quantum Mechanics I  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 362 - Intermediate Laboratory  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 300-level Elective Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society (CGC) Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society (SST) Credit(s): 3
  • Spring - 15 Credits
    • PHYS 341 - Seminar in Physics  Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 484 - Astrophysical Techniques  or ASTR 472 - Undergraduate Research in Astronomy  Credit(s): 2
    • PHYS 382 - Stellar Astrophysics  Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society (WCV) Credit(s): 3
    • Elective Credit(s): 3
    • Elective Credit(s): 3
• Fourth Year
  • Fall - 15 Credits
    • PHYS 300-level Elective Credit(s): 3
    • Integrative & Applied Learning Credit(s): 3
    • Elective Credit(s): 3
    • Elective Credit(s): 3
    • Elective Credit(s): 3
  • Spring - 14 Credits
    • PHYS 300-level Elective or PHYS 344 - Statistical Thermodynamics  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 383 - Extragalactic Astrophysics  Credit(s): 3
    • Elective Credit(s): 4
    • Elective Credit(s): 4

Total Credits: 120

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.  

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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