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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Astronomy - Science Breadth Concentration, BA


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Astronomy Major Requirements


The BA in Astronomy requires 39 credits of course work as follows.

Specifications


  • Grade requirements: A minimum GPA of 2.0 in departmental courses is required for graduation.
  • Satisfactory/No Credit option: No PHYS or ASTRON courses beyond the introductory level may be taken on an S/NC basis.
  • Writing requirement: Students must complete at least one W-course in the major.

Introductory Astronomy course


Note:


* GEOL 1701 - GEOLOGY OF THE PLANETS  may be substituted

Note:


* Some of these courses have prerequisites

** If this course is taken as a science elective, it cannot be used to satisfy the requirement for nine credits of intermediate and advanced courses.

Course in the history and philosophy of science or science policy/management


Choose at least three credits

Science Breadth concentration


This concentration provides broader exposure to other sciences in comparison to the standard Astronomy BA, while going into greater depth in physics and astronomy than a more generic natural science major. With proper selection of courses, this concentration provides the necessary requirements to apply for admission to medical school while roughly matching the credit requirements of the Astronomy BA.

Reduced physics requirements


Note:


* PHYS 0481  is required for the Physics minor

Reduced writing requirements


The three credit writing or communication requirement is waived for students pursuing this concentration.

Added science electives


Choose one of the three tracks totaling at least six credits

Track 3


  • Two advanced courses in Biological Sciences (BIOSC), Bioengineering (BIOE), Chemistry (CHEM), Computer Science (CS), or Geology (GEOL).

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