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Oct 12, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Astronomy - Science Breadth Concentration, BA
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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.
- Related area: Mathematics satisfies the related area requirement for the Astronomy major.
Introductory Physics courses
Select one group
Introductory Astronomy course
Intermediate and advanced Physics courses
Intermediate and advanced Astronomy courses
Choose at least six credits
Science electives
Choose at least six credits *
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.
Prerequisite Mathematics courses
Course in the history and philosophy of science or science policy/management
Choose at least three credits
Writing or communication courses
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 requirements
Choose two of the three groups, totaling at least 16 credits
One of the following course groups
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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