Minor in Astrophysics

The material below describes the requirements for a minor in Astrophysics. For more detailed information please speak with your advisor.

Program Requirements and Policies

  • Acceleration credits (for example, AP credit) may not be applied toward the minor requirements.

Course Requirements

5 courses:

  1. Three courses in astronomy (numbered AST 15 or higher).
  2. Two electives in Physics and/or Astronomy (choose any from the following):
    • PHY 1: Introduction To Physics I W/lab or PHY 11: General Physics I W/lab
    • PHY 2: Introduction To Physics II W/lab or PHY 12: General Physics II W/lab
    • PHY 13: Introduction to Modern Physics
    • Any Physics courses numbered PHY 15 or higher (Seminar courses of 2.0 units or less — such as PHY 103, PHY 107, and PHY 108 — cannot be counted toward the Minor and Major course requirements)
    • Any Astronomy courses numbered AST 15 or higher

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