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Undergraduate Minor in Astronomy

 

List of Requirements for Minor

The Astronomy Minor is intended for students in the sciences seeking a solid, physics-based introduction to astronomy and astrophysics.

18 to 22 units including 9 units from upper division courses (300 and above), selected from the following list:

Courses for Minor
Course Number Title
PHYS 161 or 141 Introduction to Mechanics(4)
PHYS 162 or 142 Introduction to Thermodynamics and Optics (3)
PHYS 305 Computational Physics (3)
ASTR 302 Observational Astronomy(3)
ASTR 300A/B Astronomy and Astrophysics(3)/(3)

Definition of Minor: A concentration in astronomy and astrophysics, mainly intended for students majoring in other sciences who seek a solid, physics-based introduction to astronomy.

For Further Infomation contact: John Bieging