Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences 33 courses 122 total credits
The School of Physics offers three undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Physics, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. The astrophysics degree provides comprehensive and rigorous training in the fundamental processes and laws that govern planetary systems, stars, galaxies, and the Universe. In addition to these core topics, the degree includes training in computational techniques and data analysis that can be applied to a variety of disciplines. The skills learned as part of the B.S. in Astrophysics are transferable to a wide range of careers across multiple sectors of the digital economy, such as data scientists, software engineers, and research analysts. Graduates have found jobs in the finance sector, with Fortune 500 companies, and at innovative start-ups. For those who want to deepen their understanding of the universe after graduation, the B.S. in Astrophysics will qualify students for graduate programs in physics and astrophysics at universities around the world. Undergraduate research is a cornerstone of the Astrophysics experience at Georgia Tech with approximately 80% of majors in the School of Physics completing at least one semester of undergraduate research before graduation. Students are encouraged to get involved in research from their very first year, working alongside leading faculty on cutting-edge projects. These experiences can lead to authorship on published research papers and opportunities to present findings at national and international conferences. Undergraduate research can be taken for academic credit, and paid research positions are also available, providing valuable experience and professional development. A total of 120 credit hours (exclusive of wellness) and a grade-point average of at least 2.0 in physics courses numbered 3000 and higher are requisites for the bachelor's degree in Astrophysics.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Major Requirements: Physics Electives | 9 credits |
| Free Electives | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1371 | Introduction to Computing or Computing for Engineers | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1553 may also be replaced by MATH 1564.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2211 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 or MATH 1554 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra | 2 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2551 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2552 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1211K | Principles of General Chemistry for Engineers or Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHYS 2304 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2303 | Vibrations and Waves | 3 |
Major Requirements
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