Astrophysics, B.S.

Major Requirements

Credit Hours: 58+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the  section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the  for more information.

Required Courses

• PHYS 111 General Physics I (3)
• PHYS 111L General Physics I Lab (1)
• PHYS 112 General Physics II (3)
• PHYS 112L General Physics II Lab (1)
• PHYS 230 Introduction to Modern Physics (3)
• PHYS 301 Classical Mechanics (3)
• PHYS 403 Introductory Quantum Mechanics I (3)
• PHYS 405 Thermal Physics (3)
• PHYS 409 Electromagnetism I (3)
• PHYS 419 Research Seminar (1)
• ASTR 231 Introduction to Astrophysics (3)
• ASTR 377 Experimental Astronomy (4)

Complete one of the following options:

Complete 9 additional credit hours

Math Requirement

• MATH 120 Introductory Calculus (4)
• MATH 220 Calculus II (4)
• MATH 221 Calculus III (4)
• MATH 323 Differential Equations (3)

Notes:

• Computer Programming I ( and ) is strongly recommended.
• With department approval, completion with grades of at least “B” in / and /, together with  and  may be substituted for / and /.
• Except for the substitution of  for , this program comes within 3 credit hours of fulfilling the requirements for the B.S. in Physics. If the student takes  and  plus 3 additional credit hours of 300- or 400- level PHYS or ASTR then they have a double major in Physics and Astronomy.
• Suggested programs of study leading to graduate school in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, meteorology and engineering are available from the department.

Coursework Meeting Major Requirements Excluded from the Major GPA Calculation

None.  All courses that may apply toward completion of course requirements within the major apply toward the major GPA calculation.