Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy
The Bachelor of Arts degree is ideal for students pursuing careers in other fields (e.g. law, finance or business management). This degree provides a strong science background in astronomy, while allowing the flexibility to pusue a minor or double major.
Degree requirements listed here reflect Fall 2000 catalog year requirements and include changes from previous years. Students following catalog requirements for years prior to Fall 2000 should consult with their faculty advisor regarding course requirements.
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Sample Program
Bachelor of Arts Astronomy
| Year 1 |
| Fall | Units |
| Math 125 | 4 |
| GE - Social Issues | 4 |
| WRIT 140 | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
| Phys 190 | 1 |
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| Total | 17 |
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| Spring | Units |
| Math 126 | 4 |
| Phys 161L | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Year 2 |
| Fall | Units |
| Math 226 | 4 |
| Phys 162L | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Spring | Units |
| Math 245 | 4 |
| Phys 163L | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Year 3 |
| Fall | Units |
| Phys 304 | 4 |
| Astr 400 | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Spring | Units |
| Phys 316 | 4 |
| Astr 440 | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
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| Year 4 |
| Fall | Units |
| Astr 420 | 4 |
| Writ 340 | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
|
| Spring | Units |
| Astr 410 | 4 |
| Phys 493L | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
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| Total | 16 |
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