Interdisciplinary Astronomy

Effective Winter 2012

The minor in Interdisciplinary Astronomy is offered to students wishing to develop a broad overview of astronomy and understanding of science. 

Prerequisites to the Minor: None.

Academic Minor Program: 16 credits of courses as follows:

  • ASTRO 101 or 115
  • ASTRO 102, 104, 105, or 142
  • 6 credits from: ASTRO 201, 205, 210, or 220
  • 3 credits from: A 300 or 400-level Astronomy course, or one of the Geology Sciences, Philosophy, or Physics courses allowed for credit toward the major in Interdisciplinary Astronomy

Students are encouraged to take introductory Physics courses in their earlier course of study.


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