Required Units

Total number of units required for major, excluding any required Intensive(s): 9

Required Intensive units, if any: 1

Total units required: 10

Total Number of Specific Courses Required

• PHYS 113 - Fundamentals of Physics I/Lab
• PHYS 114 - Fundamentals of Physics II/Lab

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• One of:

• PHYS 200 - Modern Physics
• PHYS 210 - Classical Mechanics
• PHYS 240 - Electromagnetism I

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• At least two from:

• ASTR 220 - Stellar Astrophysics
• ASTR 230 - Planetary and Space Science
• ASTR 240 - Observational Astronomy

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• At least two from:

• ASTR 320 - Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
• ASTR 322 - Galaxies and Galactic Structure
• ASTR 330 - Extrasolar planets and planet formation

Electives

Students may take one or two Astronomy electives.  They can be at any level, and can include independent work (intensives).

Students can take up to one elective that is not an Astronomy course, so long as they consult with their advisor and it is deemed to be relevant to the Astronomy major. 

Students who are Astronomy/Physics double majors cannot count a Physics course twice; they must take an additional Physics course.

Intensives

One of multiple options: observatory research, thesis, independent work.

Astronomy/Physics double majors: 1.5 intensive units are required, with 0.5 Physics, 1.0 Astronomy or 1.0 Physics, 0.5 Astronomy, upon discussion with adviser.