Physics Area – Bachelor of Science (Astrophysics Track)
The Department of Math and Physics, in conjunction with the Department of Earth and Space Science, offer core and supplemental courses for the Bachelor of Science Area in Physics (astrophysics track).
Program Requirements
General Education
| MATH 175 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ASTR 125 | Astronomical and Physics Methods to Explore the Universe | 3 |
| ASTR 499C | Senior Thesis I | 2 |
| ASTR 499D | Senior Thesis II | 1 |
| | General Education courses | variable |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Area Requirements
Astrophysics Core Requirements
Astrophysics Track Requirements
Three hours from the following technical electives:
| PHYS 412 | Light and Physical Optics | 3 |
| ASTR 299 | Special Topics in Astronomy | 3 |
| SSE 299 | Selected Topics in Space Science and Engineering | 3 |
| SSE 399 | Selected Topics | 1-4 |
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| SSE 476 | Directed Research | 1-6 |
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| MATH 365 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 35 |
Total Credit Hours: 120