Astronomy and Astrophysics

B.A. with Major in Astronomy Program Requirements

BA ASTRONOMY

Mathmatics Courses

1. MATH 021

   Calculus I 0

   As published: “Calculus I”
   4
2. MATH 022

   Calculus II 0

   As published: “Calculus II”
   4
3. MATH 023

   Calculus III 0

   As published: “Calculus III”
   4
4. MATH 205

   Linear Methods
   3

Basic and Intermediate-Level Science

1. ASTR 007& ASTR 008

   Introduction to Astronomyand Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory

   Not resolved to a course
   4
2. EES 021

   Dynamic Earth
   3
3. PHY 010

   General Physics I 0

   As published: “General Physics I”

   or: PHY 011 Introductory Physics I
   4
4. PHY 013

   General Physics II 0

   As published: “General Physics II”

   or: PHY 021 Introductory Physics II
   3-4
5. PHY 012

   Introductory Physics Laboratory I
   1
6. PHY 022

   Introductory Physics Laboratory II
   1
7. PHY 031

   Introduction to Modern Physics
   3
8. ASTR 105

   Introduction to Planetary Astronomy
   3
9. PHY 151

   The Tools of Physics
   3
10. PHY 220

    Advanced Physics Laboratory I
    3

Advanced Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. ASTR 301

   Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics
   3
2. ASTR 302

   Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
   3

Approved Electives

Select two additional courses from the following list

1. ASTR 332

   (PHY 332) High-Energy Astrophysics

   As published: “High-Energy Astrophysics”
   3
2. ASTR 342

   (PHY 342) General Relativity

   As published: “General Relativity”
   3
3. PHY 212

   Electricity and Magnetism I
   3
4. PHY 213

   Electricity and Magnetism II
   3
5. PHY 215

   Classical Mechanics
   4
6. PHY 340

   Thermal Physics
   3
7. PHY 362

   Quantum Mechanics I
   3
8. PHY 364

   Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics
   3
9. PHY 366

   Introduction to String Theory
   3

B.S. in Astrophysics Program Requirements

BS ASTROPHYSICS

Mathematics Courses

1. MATH 021

   Calculus I 0

   As published: “Calculus I”
   4
2. MATH 022

   Calculus II 0

   As published: “Calculus II”
   4
3. MATH 023

   Calculus III 0

   As published: “Calculus III”
   4
4. MATH 205

   Linear Methods
   3
5. MATH 208

   Complex Variables

   or: MATH 320 Ordinary Differential Equations

   or: MATH 322 Methods of Applied Analysis I
   3-4

Basic Science Courses

1. PHY 011

   Introductory Physics I 0

   As published: “Introductory Physics I”

   or: PHY 010 General Physics I
   4
2. PHY 021

   Introductory Physics II 0

   As published: “Introductory Physics II”
   0,4
3. PHY 012

   Introductory Physics Laboratory I
   1
4. PHY 022

   Introductory Physics Laboratory II
   1
5. PHY 031

   Introduction to Modern Physics
   3
6. CHM 030

   Introduction to Chemical Principles 0

   As published: “Introduction to Chemical Principles”
   4
7. ASTR 105

   Introduction to Planetary Astronomy
   3

Laboratory and Computing Courses

1. PHY 151

   The Tools of Physics
   3
2. PHY 220

   Advanced Physics Laboratory I
   3
3. PHY 221

   Advanced Physics Laboratory II
   2

Intermediate and Advanced Courses

1. PHY 212

   Electricity and Magnetism I
   3
2. PHY 213

   Electricity and Magnetism II
   3
3. PHY 215

   Classical Mechanics
   4
4. PHY 340

   Thermal Physics
   3
5. PHY 362

   Quantum Mechanics I
   3
6. ASTR 301

   Introduction to Stellar Astrophysics
   3
7. ASTR 302

   Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
   3

Elective Courses

Select three Physics or Astronomy courses numbered higher than 100. One course in an appropriate technical area offered in other departments may be substituted, when selected with advisor approval. Students planning graduate work in physics are encouraged to include PHY 273 (Research) among their electives.