Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences 8 courses 15 total credits
The objective of this Minor is to give students from across campus the opportunity to be educated in and gain an understanding of modern astrophysics theories and concepts. The curriculum provides a foundational overview of astrophysical phenomena (e.g., stars, galaxies, planets) as well as training in the physical theories needed to study the Universe.
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
Required
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2213 or PHYS 2304 | Introduction to Modern Physics or Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 3022 | Stars and Planets | 3 |
| PHYS 3201 | Classical Mechanics I | 3 |
Astrophysics Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 4147 | Relativity | 3 |
| PHYS 4247 | Cosmology and Galaxies | 3 |
| PHYS 4347 | Theoretical Astrophysics | 3 |
| Total Astrophysics Electives | 3 credits | |
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