Astronomy & Physics, BS

Requirements

The program of study requires a minimum of 47 hours, on a 120-hour degree, consisting of:

Core Courses

PHYS 10901	First-Year Physics and Astronomy Seminar	1
PHYS 10263	Cosmic Origins	3
PHYS 10273	Introductory Astronomy: Earth and Planets	3
PHYS 20323	Scientific Analysis & Modeling	3
PHYS 20475	Physics I for Majors: Mechanics	5
PHYS 20485	Physics II for Majors	5
PHYS 30113	Intermediate Astronomy	3
PHYS 30123	Observational Astronomy	3
PHYS 30313	Theoretical Methods in Physics	3
PHYS 30493	Physics III Modern Physics	3
PHYS 50743	Stellar Astrophysics	3

12 Additional hours of 30000+ level physics classes. Not more than 3 hours from Research (PHYS 40003 or PHYS 40103) can be used to fulfill this requirement.

Associated Requirements

MATH 10524	Calculus I	4
MATH 20524	Calculus II	4
MATH 30613	Differential Equations	3
MATH 30524	Calculus III	4
CHEM 10113	General Chemistry I	3

It is recommended that students planning to attend graduate school take

PHYS 30553	Mechanics	3
PHYS 30603	Thermal Physics	3
PHYS 40113	Elements of Quantum Mechanics	3
PHYS 40653	Electromagnetic Fields	3
MATH 50613	Partial Differential Equations	3

Study of a modern language is recommended.