Sample Schedule for Astronomy B.A.

Physics

For questions or academic advising, contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for astronomy.

Freshman Year, First Semester (semester 1) CREDITS
MATH 113 4
PHYS 122 1
ENGL 101 3
ASTR 103 3
Elective 3
TOTAL 14
Freshman Year, Second Semester (semester 2) CREDITS
PHYS 160 4
MATH 114 4
CS 112 3
Elective 3
TOTAL 14
Sophomore Year, First Semester (semester 3) CREDITS
ASTR 228 3
PHYS 260 3
PHYS 261 1
MATH 213 3
Literature 3
Elective 3
TOTAL 16
Sophomore Year, Second Semester (semester 4) CREDITS
ASTR 201 3
PHYS 262 3
PHYS 263 1
Electives 9
TOTAL 16
Junior Year, First Semester (semester 5) CREDITS
ASTR 328 3
ENGL 302 3
Electives 9
TOTAL 15
Junior Year, Second Semester (semester 6) CREDITS
ASTR 403 3
Electives 12
TOTAL 15
Senior Year, First Semester (semester 7) CREDITS
ASTR 428 3
ASTR 408 3
Electives 9
TOTAL 15
Senior Year, Second Semester (semester 8) CREDITS
ASTR490 3
ASTR 404 3
Electives 9
TOTAL 15

TOTAL HOURS: 120

This is a sample schedule. Students are not expected to hold themselves rigidly to this sample schedule. It should be used as a framework for planning their required undergraduate course work. Students should consult closely with their major advisor to design a schedule that is most appropriate for them.

For questions or academic advising, contact the Undergraduate Coordinator for astronomy.

Requirements for all undergraduate degrees: Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits, with at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or higher). Students must have a GPA of at least 2.000 in the course work presented on their degree application, with no more than 12 credits of courses in which a grade of D was earned. Some majors have more restrictive policies concerning the number of credits of D allowed.