MATHEMATICAL CORE

Take the following courses:

MA-130 Calculus I

4 CreditsN, QM

MA-230 Calculus II

4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisite: MA130

ASTRONOMY COURSES

Take 30 credits from the following courses:

PC-189 Physics Seminar

1 Credit  

PC-202 Intro Physics I

3 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRCorequisite: PC-202L. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

PC-202L Intro Physics Lab I

1 CreditNCorequisite: PC-202. Prerequisite or corequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

PC-203 Intro Physics II

3 CreditsN, QMPrerequisite: Take PC-202 or PC-204. Corequisite: PC-203L.

PC-203L Intro Physics Lab II

1 CreditNPrerequisite: PC-202 or PC-204. Corequisite: PC-203.

PC-301  Modern Physics

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: MA-230 or PC-203

AS-160 Measuring the Universe

4 CreditsN,WK-SPPre-req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.

AS-260 Observational Astronomy

4 CreditsN,WK-SPPre-Req or Co-Req: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109.

AS-360 Advanced Observational Methods

4 CreditsPrerequisites: AS-260 and CS-110.

AS-430 Astrophysics I

3 Credits Prerequisite: PC-301

CS-110  Computer Science I

3 CreditsN,CTGES,CTGISRecommended programming experience or IT110 or IT100, IT111 or IM110 or MA103 but not necessary. 

COGNATE AREA

  • Take 6 credits (at any level) that connect Astronomy to a focused disciplinary or interdisciplinary application.
  • Take an additional 6 credits (at the 300/400 level) that connect Astronomy to a focused disciplinary or interdisciplinary application.

NOTE: Cognate area should be a coherent set of courses determined in consultation with the POE advisor.

CAPSTONE

Take the following course:

AS-455 Astronomy Capstone

2-4 CreditsRequires senior class standing and permission of instructor.

POE Credit Total = 52-54

Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.