Preparation for the Major. Astronomy 201; Mathematics 150, 151, 252; Physics 195, 195L, 196, 196L, 197, 197L. (28 units)
Recommended: Chemistry 200, Computer Science 106 or 107.
Upper Division Writing Requirement. Passing the University's Writing Proficiency Assessment with a score of 10 or above, or completing one or the approved writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Major. A minimum of 36 upper division units in astronomy and physics to include Astronomy 320, 350, 440, 450, 498A, 498B; Physics 350, 354, 360, 400A; and nine units selected from Physics 311, 400B, 406, 410.
Minor in Mathematics. All candidates for the B.S. degree in astronomy must complete a minor in mathematics, to include Mathematics 342A, 342B, and three additional upper division units of electives in mathematics. Recommended: Mathematics 541, Statistics 551A.
| Year 1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||||
| Course | # | Title | Units | Course | # | Title | Units |
| MATH | 150 | Calculus I | 5 | PHYS | 195 | Principles of Physics | 3 |
| G.E. | I-1 | Oral Communication | 3 | PHYS | 195L | Principles of Physics Lab | 1 |
| G.E. | I-2 | Composition | 3 | MATH | 151 | Calculus II | 4 |
| G.E. | IIC | Humanities | 3 | G.E. | I-3 | Intermediate Composition | 3 |
| G.S. | 100 | University Seminar | 1 | G.E. | IIB | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 |
| G.E. | IIC | Humanities | 3 | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||||
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||||
| Course | # | Title | Units | Course | # | Title | Units |
| G.E. | IIA | Life Science | 3 | PHYS | 197 | Principles of Physics | 3 |
| MATH | 252 | Calculus III | 4 | PHYS | 197L | Principles of Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS | 196 | Principles of Physics | 3 | ASTR | 201 | Astronomy for Science Majors | 3 |
| PHYS | 196L | Principles of Physics Lab | 1 | G.E. | IIC | Humanities | 3 |
| G.E. | IIB | Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | G.E. | IIC | Humanities | 3 |
| G.E. | III | American Institutions | 3 | G.E. | III | American Institutions | 3 |
| Year 3 | |||||||
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||||
| Course | # | Title | Units | Course | # | Title | Units |
| MATH | 342A | Methods of Applied Math I | 3 | ASTR | 320 | Solar System Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS | 350 | Classical Mechanics | 3 | ASTR | 350 | Astronomical Techniques | 3 |
| PHYS | 354 | Modern Physics | 3 | MATH | 342B | Methods of Applied Math II | 3 |
| ASTR/PHYS | Elective | 3 | PHYS | 360 | Thermal Physics | 3 | |
| G.E. | IV | Explorations | 3 | G.E. | IV | Explorations | 3 |
| Year 4 | |||||||
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | ||||||
| Course | # | Title | Units | Course | # | Title | Units |
| ASTR | 440 | Astrophysics of Stars | 3 | ASTR | 450 | Astrophysics of Star Systems | 3 |
| ASTR | 498A | Senior Project | 1 | ASTR | 498B | Senior Project | 2 |
| PHYS | 400A | Classical Electromagnetism | 3 | ASTR/PHYS | Elective | 3 | |
| MATH | Elective | 3 | ASTR/PHYS | Elective | 3 | ||
| G.E. | IV | Explorations | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 | ||||
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