Undergraduate Catalog

Physics & Astronomy: Minor in Astronomy

Minor in Astronomy - 18 credits

Physics courses................................................................................8 credits
PHY221 Fundamental Physics I (3) and PHY211 Physics I Lab (1)
or
PHY201 General Physics I (3) and PHY211 Physics I Lab (1)

PHY222 Fundamental Physics II (3) and PHY232 Fundamental Physics II Lab (1)
or
PHY202 General Physics II (3) and PHY212 General Physics II Lab (1)

Astronomy courses...........................................................................10 credits
PHY205 Exploring the Solar System (3)

One of the following:
PHY206 Exploring the Universe (3)
PHY340 Introduction to Astrophysics (3)

At least four (4) additional credits in astronomy, by advisement. Current courses include:
PHY341 Observational Astronomy (3)
PHY342 Planetarium Operation (3)
PHY343 Solar Physics (3)
PHY344 Extraterrestrial Life (3)