Astronomy Minor
A minor in astronomy provides students the opportunity to observe the stars while working with professors on important research about distant galaxies and the evolution of the universe. Students learn the principles of astronomy and the physical and mathematical concepts behind them and build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. This minor complements many fields of study, such as science and mathematics, and it can also be of interest to students who wish to expand their horizons by exploring this complex and highly relevant field.
Minor Requirements
Prerequisite Courses (7-8 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 101 | Introduction to Astronomy | 4 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus for Business Administration and Social Sciences | 3-4 |
| or MATH 142 | Calculus II | |
| Total Credit Hours | 7-8 | |
Required Courses (at least 15 Hours)
- ASTR 201
- ASTR electives: At least 9 hours in advanced ASTR courses numbered 300 or higher
Non-ASTR electives: With approval from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, up to 4 hours in courses from the following set:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 118 | Computational Chemistry I | 1 |
| CSCE 145 | Algorithmic Design I | 4 |
| EMCH 201 | Introduction to Applied Numerical Methods | 3 |
| GEOL 201 | Observing the Earth | 4 |
| MATH 174 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 3 |
| PHYS 211 | Essentials of Physics I | 3 |
| STAT 201 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
Advance consultation with the Physics & Astronomy Department is recommended to ensure that course credits will be acceptable for the astronomy minor. Note that some courses in the ASTR and non-ASTR electives list may have additional prerequisites.