B.S. in Astrophysics
The Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for graduate studies or careers in technology, medicine, education, law, finance, industry, and other professions.
Students planning to attend graduate school in astrophysics (or another program in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) are advised to pursue this degree.
Please refer to the BS Astrophysics Planner for a suggested sequence of courses.
Note that many courses are offered only in the fall or only in the spring.
Astrophysics requirements:
- Each of:
PHY 1420 General Physics I
PHY 1430 General Physics II
PHY 2190 Introduction to Research in Physics
PHY 2350 Modern Physics
PHY 2360 Mathematical and Computational Physics
PHY 2455 Foundations of Astronomy
PHY 3320 Intermediate Classical Mechanics
PHY 3330 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
PHY 3350 Topics in Astronomy
PHY 3372 Introductory Quantum Mechanics I
PHY 3373 Introductory Quantum Mechanics II
PHY 4190 Dissemination of Research Results in Physics
PHY 4340 Statistical and Thermal Physics
PHY 4350 Introduction to Stellar Structure and Evolution
PHY 4351 Introduction to Modern Cosmology
PHY 4001 Exit Exam
- Three semester hours of PHY "4000" level courses.
Other requirements:
(Each course must apply to a major in its department.)
- Chemistry (three semester hours)
- Computer science (three semester hours)
- MTH 1321, 1322, 2311, 2321, 3325, and 3326
- Nine hours from the following: biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, or statistics