Astronomy Minor

This minor exposes students to the basic principles of Astronomy. It includes an observational component in which students will learn to use telescopes to view celestial bodies.

Total Credits Required to Complete Minor: 18

Basic Requirements

ASTR 105 - The Solar System Credit(s): 3
ASTR 110 - Stars and Galaxies Credit(s): 3
ASTR 106 - The Solar System Laboratory Credit(s): 1 or ASTR 111 - Stars and Galaxies Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 114 - Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1 or PHYS 124 - Analytical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 115 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 116 - Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1 or PHYS 126 - Analytical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
ASTR 281 - Principles of Astronomy Credit(s): 2
ASTR 282 - Observational Astronomy Credit(s): 1