Buffalo State University 6 courses 18 total credits
The astronomy minor program allows students to expand their interest in outer space and celestial bodies into a richly rewarding, lifelong vocation. This program may provide a Physics student with the initial knowledge base for a career in astronomy or help prepare a student interested in Science Secondary Education for a career in Planetarium Education. The program is supported by the Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium.
| or PHY 111/PHY 112 | 8 credits |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 credits |
Required Course
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GES 131 | Introductory Astronomy | 3 |
| Total Required Course | 3 credits | |
Electives
Select one of the following elective options: Elective Option 1 Complete ALL of the following Courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GES 331 | Modern Solar System Astronomy | 3 |
| GES 332 | Stellar and Galactic Astronomy | 3 |
| GES 335 | Methods of Observational Astronomy | 3 |
| GES 339 | Astronomy and Cosmology | 3 |
| GES 431 | Planetarium Seminar | 3 |
| Total Electives | 15 credits | |
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