Required Courses

Students with strong interest in astronomy or having astronomy-related career aspirations are encouraged to complete the astronomy minor.

The minor includes:

•  a year of calculus
• a year of calculus-based physics
• a two-semester Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics course sequence

The program provides a strong background in the basic physics and astronomy principles necessary for success in the field.


Courses required to complete the astronomy minor (24 hours):

Prefix	Course title	Credit hours
ASTRO 330	Astrophysics 1	4
332	Astrophysics 2	4
PHYCS 120	General Physics 1	5
122	General Physics 2	5
MATHS 161	Applied Calculus 1	3
162	Applied Calculus 2	3

MATHS 165, 166 may be substituted for MATHS 161, 162.