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Program checklist · Astronomy (BA)

Astronomy (BA)

Cornell University · Ithaca, NY

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Program
Award
Astronomy (BA)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.0201
Total credits (published)
30-31
Credits (computed from items)
123-127
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
190415
CourseShelf checklist
CK_190415_711be9da
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Astrophysics Concentration

concentration · 5 items
  1. ASTRO 4410
    4
  2. ASTRO 4431
    3
  3. ASTRO 4432
    3
  4. ASTRO 4433
    3
  5. ASTRO 4434
    3

General Astronomy Concentration

concentration · 4 items
  1. ASTRO 4410
    4
  2. ASTRO 3301
    3
  3. ASTRO 3302
    3
  4. ASTRO 3303
    3

Required Core Requirements

major core · 0 items

    Three Semesters of Physics

    3 items
    1. PHYS 1112
      Physics I: Mechanics and Heat
      or: PHYS 1116 Physics I: Mechanics and Special Relativity
      3
    2. PHYS 2213
      Physics II: Electromagnetism
      or: PHYS 2217 Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
      4
    3. PHYS 2214
      Physics III: Oscillations, Waves, and Quantum Physics
      or: PHYS 2218& PHYS 2210 Physics III: Waves and Thermal Physicsand Exploring Experimental Physics
      4

    Three Semesters of Mathematics

    9 items
    1. MATH 1910
      Calculus for Engineers
      As published: “Calculus for Engineers (Three Semesters of Mathematics)”
      4
    2. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4-5
    3. MATH 1920
      4
    4. MATH 2220
      4
    5. MATH 2240
      5
    6. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    7. MATH 2930
      4
    8. MATH 4710
      4
    9. ASTRO 3340
      4

    Experimental or Data Analysis Course in Astronomy

    4 items
    1. Select one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3-4
    2. ASTRO 3310
      3
    3. ASTRO 3334
      3
    4. ASTRO 4410
      Multiwavelength Astronomical Techniques
      As published: “Multiwavelength Astronomical Techniques 1”
      4

    Astrophysics Concentration

    concentration · 0 items

      Astronomy Courses

      5 items
      1. Select two of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        6
      2. ASTRO 4431
        3
      3. ASTRO 4432
        3
      4. ASTRO 4433
        3
      5. ASTRO 4434
        3

      Additional Physics

      5 items
      1. PHYS 3316
        4
      2. PHYS 3318
        4
      3. PHYS 3327
        4
      4. PHYS/AEP 4230
        Statistical Thermodynamics
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. PHYS 4443
        4

      Additional Math 2

      3 items
      1. MATH 2940
        Linear Algebra for Engineers
        or: MATH 2210 Linear Algebra
        or: MATH 2230 Theoretical Linear Algebra and Vector Calculus I
        4-5
      2. AEP 3200
        4
      3. AEP 4200
        Intermediate Mathematical Physics
        As published: “Intermediate Mathematical Physics 1”
        4

      General Astronomy Concentration

      concentration · 0 items

        Astronomy

        10 items
        1. ASTRO 2211& ASTRO 2212
          Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmologyand The Solar System: Planets, Small Bodies and New Worlds
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        2. Select two of the following:
          Not resolved to a course
          6
        3. ASTRO 3301
          3
        4. ASTRO 3302
          3
        5. ASTRO 3303
          3
        6. Select one of the following: 3
          Not resolved to a course
          3-4
        7. ASTRO 2290
          3
        8. ASTRO 2299
          3
        9. ASTRO 4445
          4
        10. ASTRO 4523
          3

        External Complementary Area

        1 item
        1. 15 credits designed in consultation with faculty advisor which should include:
          Not resolved to a course
          15

        4–5 courses in a related field (e.g., Biology, Earth Sciences, Education, Policy)

        0 items

          At least 8 credits at 3000-level or higher

          0 items
            Source. Cornell University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.cornell.edu/programs/astronomy-ba/. Captured page pages/0064.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.