Minor in Astronomy
Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credits from among the following: 1 | ||
| Students may count no more than 6 credits from the following four courses: | ||
| Other Worlds, Other Stars | ||
| Galaxies and Cosmology | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy | ||
| Structure of the Universe | ||
| Students may count 12 or more credits from the following courses: | ||
| The Origin of Life and the Universe | ||
| Geology of the Solar System | ||
| Intermediate Astronomy | ||
| History of Astronomy | ||
| Fundamentals of Astrophysics | ||
| Introduction to Research 2 | ||
| Independent Studies 2 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 18 | |
- 1
Courses are selected with the approval of the department chairperson.
- 2
1 - 6 credits. Research topic must be approved by minor advisor.
*Advanced standing coursework is defined as any 300-level course or above and specific 200-level courses identified by the department.



