Astronomy, Minor

Required Courses

Five courses chosen, with at least three courses at the 3000 or 4000 level

• ASTR 1010 - Experimental Astronomy
• ASTR 2010 - Modern Astronomy
• ASTR 2120 - The Solar System
• ASTR 3050 - Life in the Universe
• ASTR 3070 - Understanding the Cosmos
• ASTR 3090 - Observational Astronomy
• ASTR 3210 - Recent Progress in Astronomy
• ASTR 4030 - Stellar Structure and Evolution

Note:

This program is intended for students with an avocational interest in astronomy. Students planning a career in astronomy should major in physics and choose astronomy courses as electives.