Astrophysics Minor
The Astrophysics minor provides instruction on the core concepts underpinning our modern understanding of the Universe.
Requirements
The minor requires the completion of 15 credits as follows:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2701 | Foundations of Modern Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 2702 | Techniques of Modern Astrophysics | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Dates and Rates in Earth and Environmental Science | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| Research Thesis in Physics | ||
| Fundamentals of Planetary Science | ||
| Optics | ||
| Stars and Compact Objects | ||
| Galaxies and the Interstellar Medium | ||
| General Relativity and Cosmology | ||
| Advanced Methods in Astrophysics | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
No more than six credits of these courses can be used to count for both the Astrophysics minor and a Physics major. Up to three credits of 3000-level and above courses from other departments or programs may be used to fulfill requirements of the minor, but only in exceptional circumstances and with the pre-approval of the coordinator of the minor.
The minor is offered by the Physics Department.