Astrophysics Option
The Department of Math, Computer Science, and Physics, in conjunction with the Department of Earth and Space Sciences, offer core and supplemental courses for the B.S. in Physics and Astrophysics Option.
General Education - Core
MATH 175 — Calculus I |
3 |
SCI 498 — Senior Thesis I and |
2 |
SCI 499C — Senior Thesis II |
1 |
General Education Total |
37 |
Program Requirements
ASTR 112 — Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology |
3 |
ASTR 311 — Astrophysics I: Stars and Stellar Evolution |
3 |
ASTR 312–Astrophysics II: Galaxies and Cosmology |
3 |
3 |
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ASTR 431 — Space Plasma Physics |
3 |
PHYS 231/PHYS 231A — Engineering Physics I |
5 |
PHYS 232/PHYS 232A — Engineering Physics II |
5 |
PHYS 332 — Electricity and Magnetism |
4 |
PHYS 340 — Experimental Physics |
3 |
PHYS 353 — Concepts of Modern Physics |
4 |
PHYS 381 — Computer Solutions to Engineering and Science Problems |
3 |
PHYS 391— Dynamics |
3 |
PHYS 412 — Light and Physical Optics |
3 |
PHYS 481 — Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists |
3 |
PHYS 493 — Quantum Mechanics |
3 |
Technical Electives |
6 |
Program Requirements Total |
57 |
Supplemental Requirements
CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
MATH 275 — Calculus II |
4 |
MATH 276 — Calculus III |
4 |
MATH 363 — Differential Equations |
3 |
ESS 303 — Planetary Geology |
3 |
Supplemental Requirements Total |
22 |
Components of Degree Requirements
General Education (Core, Distribution, Capstone) |
37 |
Program Requirements |
57 |
Prerequisites, Supplements, Special Electives |
22 |
General Electives |
4 |
Total Degree Requirements |
120 |