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Astronomy Minor

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Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science and Engineering

34 credits

Introduction

Why Consider an Astronomy Minor?

Contact Information

Sample Careers

Major/Career Resources

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Admission to the Minor

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.

Requirements

❑ PHYS 161 - Physics with Calculus I Credits: 5
❑ PHYS 162 - Physics with Calculus II Credits: 5
❑ PHYS 163 - Physics with Calculus III Credits: 5
❑ ASTR 315 - The Solar System Credits: 3
❑ ASTR 316 - Stars and Galaxies Credits: 3
❑ ASTR 320 - Cosmology Credits: 3
❑ Complete one of the following series:
MATH 124 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Credits: 5
MATH 125 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Credits: 5
or
MATH 134 - Calculus I Honors Credits: 5
MATH 135 - Calculus II Honors Credits: 5
or
MATH 138 - Accelerated Calculus Credits: 5

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2022-23
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement

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