Minor in Astronomy
About This Program
The Astronomy Minor introduces Science (non-Physics) majors to the scientific study of the universe, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology. Students gain a conceptual understanding of celestial phenomena and experience with basic observational methods.
Competencies
- Graduates will demonstrate a broad understanding of key astronomical concepts, including the structure and behavior of celestial bodies, the life cycles of stars, and the large-scale structure of the universe.
- Graduates will be able to explain how astronomers gather and interpret data, including familiarity with telescopes, imaging techniques, and key observational tools used to study space.
- Graduates will be able to analyze and interpret basic astronomical data, think critically about scientific models of the universe, and assess evidence-based explanations of natural phenomena.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| PHYS 2315 | INTRODUCTORY ASTROPHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 3315 | ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYS 3316 | ASTROBIOLOGY I | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| Select at least 1 hour in the following with approval from the Physics undergraduate advisor: | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advising Resources
Location:
Science Hall 328 C
Email:
kaycee.nikses@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-9686
Web:
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| PHYS 1441 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 1442 | GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II | 4 |
| PHYS 2315 | INTRODUCTORY ASTROPHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 3315 | ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYS 3316 | ASTROBIOLOGY I | 3 |
| Elective | ||
| Select at least 1 hour in the following with approval from the Physics undergraduate advisor: | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |