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:
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Course Number |
Title |
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Phys 151 or 141 |
Introduction to Mechanics(4) or |
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Introductory Mechanics(4) |
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PHYS 152 or 142 |
Introduction to Thermodynamics and Relativity(4) or |
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Honors Introductory Optics and Thermodynamics (2-3) |
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PHYS 205 |
Computational Physics (3) |
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Astr 302 |
Introduction to Observational Astronomy(3) |
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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.