Astrophysics, B.S.

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Credit Hours: 58+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses

*Credit will not be awarded for both PHYS 420 and PHYS 499 . ** With department approval, PHYS 499 may be substituted for PHYS 420 .

*When not used to fulfill the above requirements.

Computer Programming I (CSCI 220 and CSCI 220L ) is strongly recommended.
With department approval, completion with grades of at least “B” in PHYS 101 /PHYS 101L and PHYS 102 /PHYS 102L , together with MATH 120 and MATH 220 may be substituted for PHYS 111 /PHYS 111L and PHYS 112 /PHYS 112L .
Except for the substitution of ASTR 377 for PHYS 370 , this program comes within 3 credit hours of fulfilling the requirements for the B.S. in Physics. If the student takes ASTR 377 and PHYS 370 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.

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