Astronomy, B.A.

Preparation for the Major

(27 units)

• ASTR 201 - Astronomy for Science Majors Units: 3
• MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
• MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
• MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
• PHYS 195 - Principles of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 195L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1
• PHYS 196 - Principles of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 196L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1
• PHYS 197 - Principles of Physics Units: 3
• PHYS 197L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1

Language Requirement

Competency (equivalent to that which is normally attained through three consecutive semesters of college study) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 27 upper division units in astronomy and physics to include

• ASTR 350 - Astronomical Techniques Units: 3
• ASTR 440 - Astrophysics of Stars Units: 3
• ASTR 450 - Extragalactic Astronomy Units: 3
• MATH 342A - Methods of Applied Mathematics I Units: 3
• PHYS 350 - Classical Mechanics Units: 3
• PHYS 354 - Modern Physics Units: 3
• Nine units selected with the approval of the astronomy undergraduate adviser