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Astrogeophysics Major

Colgate University · Hamilton, NY

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Program
Award
Majors and Minors
Catalog edition
2026-2027 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The astrogeophysics major is a multidisciplinary program for students interested in the study of the solar system and planetary materials. Drawing on astronomical observations, physical models, chemical constraints, and geological interpretations, students consider the Earth in its planetary context, the processes that have shaped Earth and other planets through time, and our place in the Universe. Students learn to appreciate or participate in the ongoing discovery of planets throughout the galaxy, and to reflect critically on their similarities with and differences from our own world. Astrogeophysics majors develop intellectual tools from across the physical sciences to reason qualitatively and quantitatively about global issues, such as the accelerating pace of global change and planetary habitability. Interested students should consult the program director as early as possible to plan an appropriate sequence of courses, since many of the required courses have prerequisites.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190099
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190099_2f3d33ee
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major Requirements

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    Physical Science

    14 items
    1. ASTR 101
      1.00
    2. ASTR 102
      1.00
    3. ASTR 165
      1.00
    4. CHEM 101
      General Chemistry I
      As published: “General Chemistry I and CHEM 101L”
      1.00
    5. CHEM 102
      General Chemistry II
      As published: “General Chemistry II and CHEM 102L”
      1.00
    6. CHEM 111
      Chemical Principles
      As published: “Chemical Principles and CHEM 111L”
      1.00
    7. GEOL 102
      1.00
    8. GEOL 105
      1.00
    9. GEOL 110
      Geology Outdoors and GEOL 110L
      Not resolved to a course
    10. GEOL 120
      The Geology of America's Parks (Extended Study)
      As published: “The Geology of America’s Parks (Extended Study)”
      0.50
    11. GEOL 135
      1.00
    12. GEOL 190
      Evolution of Planet Earth
      As published: “Evolution of Planet Earth and GEOL 190L”
      1.00
    13. PHYS 125
      How Physics Sees the World
      As published: “How Physics Sees the World and PHYS 125L”
    14. PHYS 131
      Atoms and Waves
      As published: “Atoms and Waves and PHYS 131L”
      1.00

    Geology Courses

    4 items
    1. GEOL 201
      Mineralogy and Geochemistry
      As published: “Mineralogy and Geochemistry and GEOL 201L”
      1.00
    2. GEOL 215
      Paleontology of Marine Life
      As published: “Paleontology of Marine Life and GEOL 215L”
      1.00
    3. GEOL 225
      Sedimentology and Surficial Processes
      As published: “Sedimentology and Surficial Processes and GEOL 225L”
      1.00
    4. GEOL 235
      Tectonics and Earth Structure
      As published: “Tectonics and Earth Structure and GEOL 235L”
      1.00

    Three Courses in Mathematics

    8 items
    1. MATH 161
      1.00
    2. MATH 162
      1.00
    3. MATH 163
      1.00
    4. MATH 161
      1.00
    5. MATH 163
      1.00
    6. PHYS 205
    7. PHYS 232
      Introduction to Mechanics
      As published: “Introduction to Mechanics and PHYS 232L”
      1.00
    8. PHYS 233
      Intro Electricity & Magnetism
      As published: “Intro Electricity & Magnetism and PHYS 233L”
      1.00

    Astrophysics

    1 item
    1. ASTR 210
      Intermediate Astronomy and Astrophysics
      or: ASTR 414 - Astrophysics
      1.00

    Senior Research

    2 items
    1. PHYS 410
      1.00
    2. GEOL 441
      1.00

    Advanced Courses

    5 items
    1. One additional advanced astronomy course (300 or higher)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Three additional advanced courses chosen from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    3. physics or astronomy (300 or higher)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. at least one course from geology (250 or higher)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. chemistry (300 or higher)
      Not resolved to a course

    Minimum Grade and GPA requirement

    0 items

      Honors and High Honors

      0 items

        Physics and Astronomy department

        0 items
          Source. Colgate University, catalog 2026-2027 University Catalog — https://catalog.colgate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=16&poid=2856&returnto=828. Captured page pages/0074.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.