Minor in Astronomy

The minor in astronomy requires the completion of a physics prerequisite and 15 credits in astronomy, with a minimum GPA of 2.000. The prerequisite consists of one of the two sequences:

PHYS 243, 244, 245, 246; or PHYS 160, 260, 261, 262, 263.

Following the introductory physics sequence, students are required to take

ASTR 111, 112, 113, 114; PHYS 416;

and two astronomy courses chosen from

ASTR 201, 228, 328, 428, and 530.  In any minor, no more than 9 credits can count towards any other major or minor.