2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Astrophysics Minor

Requirements for a Minor in Astrophysics

A grade of C- or better is required in these courses.

PHYS 151Introductory Physics4
PHYS 152Introductory Physics4
ASTR 231Astrophysics I3
ASTR 232Astrophysics II3
ASTR 235Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Astronomy3
ASTR 321Observational Astronomy Laboratory1
Total Hours18

The mathematics prerequisite for the minor is MATH 132. ASTR 101 and its associated laboratory may be substituted forASTR 321 with the permission of the physics department. Students interested in pursuing a minor in astrophysics need not major in physics but should plan to take PHYS 151-PHYS 152 as early as possible in their college careers.