Astronomy Minor

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This minor can be declared through the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

A minor in astronomy is offered to cadets who desire to complement their major area of study with additional work in the field of astronomy. The student must complete the following courses:

Minor Requirements:

PY 160 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PY 161 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 3 and
PY 155 - Laboratory for PY 160 Credit Hours: 1
PY 156 - Laboratory for PY 161 Credit Hours: 1
AT 201 - Introductory Astronomy I Credit Hours: 3
AT 202 - Introductory Astronomy II Credit Hours: 3
AT 301 - Observational Techniques Credit Hours: 4
AT 306 - Introductory Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3

Note:

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses required for the minor.