Minor in Astronomy

College of the Sciences and Mathematics

Students must complete a minimum of six credits of advanced standing coursework in their minor.*

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 Required18
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.