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Astrophysics, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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The minor in astrophysics provides a foundation in classical and modern astrophysics at an undergraduate curriculum level and helps students explore some of the most groundbreaking recent discoveries that shape our current understanding of the universe. 

Restrictions

Due to considerable overlap of course requirements, this minor is not available for students pursuing the BS degree in physics, applied physics, or biomedical physics.

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Introductory Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
PHYS 1111Astronomy4
Complete one of the following sequences:10
Physics 1 and 2
PHYS 1161
and PHYS 1162
Physics 1
and Lab for PHYS 1161
PHYS 1165
and PHYS 1166
Physics 2
and Lab for PHYS 1165
Physics for Engineering 1 and 2
PHYS 1151
and PHYS 1152
and PHYS 1153
Physics for Engineering 1
and Lab for PHYS 1151
and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151
PHYS 1155
and PHYS 1156
and PHYS 1157
Physics for Engineering 2
and Lab for PHYS 1155
and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1155

Intermediate Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
PHYS 2303Modern Physics4
PHYS 3111Astrophysical Processes: Decoding the Universe (in governance)4

Advanced Course

Course List
Code Title Hours
PHYS 4111Multimessenger Astrophysics (in governance)4

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor

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