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Astrophysics, B.S.

Siena College · Loudonville, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.0202
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 85
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Astrophysics is the application of physical principles to observations of astronomical phenomena, with the goal of improving our understanding of the properties, fate, and evolution of the universe and everything it contains. Students majoring in astrophysics gain the same critical thinking, quantitative problem-solving, computational data science, and communication skills of a physics major, as well as specialized knowledge of astronomical phenomena and their theoretical underpinnings. Astrophysics majors are well-prepared to continue their studies in graduate school in astronomy, physics, or a related field, or to enter the STEM workforce directly.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
195474
CourseShelf checklist
CK_195474_e87af707
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Requirements for the Major, B.S. in Astrophysics (45-46 credits)

15 items
  1. ASTR - 110. Introductory Astronomy for Scientists 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. ASTR - 330. Astrophysics Seminar I 2 credit(s) OR
    Not resolved to a course
  3. ASTR - 332. Astrophysics Seminar II 2 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. ASTR - 380. Observational Astronomy 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  5. ASTR - 390. Principles of Astrophysics I 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  6. ASTR - 392. Principles of Astrophysics II 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  7. PHYS - 130. General Physics I 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. PHYS - 140. General Physics II 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  9. PHYS - 220. Modern Physics 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  10. PHYS - 250. Introduction to Computational Physics 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  11. PHYS - 260. Thermal Physics 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  12. PHYS - 310. Mechanics I 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  13. PHYS - 410. Electromagnetic Theory I 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  14. PHYS - 440. Quantum Physics 4 credit(s) OR
    Not resolved to a course
  15. CHEM - 320. Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course

Students must also complete an independent capstone research project. This project must be conducted as part of the following courses for a minimum of 2 credits total

2 items
  1. PHYS - 470. Capstone Research I 1-3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. PHYS - 472. Capstone Research II 1-3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course

Astrophysics Auxiliary (31 credits)

11 items
  1. CHEM - 110. General Chemistry I 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. CHEM - 111. General Chemistry I Lab 1 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  3. ENGR - 230. Electronics 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  4. MATH - 110. Calculus I 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  5. MATH - 120. Calculus II 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  6. MATH - 210. Calculus III 4 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  7. MATH - 230. Linear Algebra 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  8. MATH - 260. Differential Equations 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  9. One additional MATH course of at least 2 credits numbered 300 or above. 2 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
  10. DATA - 110. Introduction to Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization 3 credit(s) OR
    Not resolved to a course
  11. One CSIS course of at least 3 credits numbered 110 or higher. 3 credit(s)
    Not resolved to a course
Source. Siena College, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog, Volume 85 — https://catalog.siena.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=21&poid=3415&returnto=767. Captured page pages/0231.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.