James Madison University James Madison University 20 courses
Minor in Astronomy is a Minor program at James Madison University across 20 courses.
Required Courses: 9 Credit Hours
Physics Lecture Courses: 6 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following pairs of courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 140 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 150 or PHYS 240 | College Physics II or University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 250 | University Physics II | 3 |
Physics Laboratory Courses: 2 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following pairs of laboratory courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 140L | General Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 150L or PHYS 240L | General Physics Laboratory or University Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYS 250L | University Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
Elective: 3 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 330 or PHYS 330 | Relativity or Relativity | 4 |
| ASTR 480 | Astrophysics | 3 |
| GEOL 307 | Planetary Geology | 3 |
| HON 300 | Advanced Special Topics in Honors | 1-6 |
| ASTR 297 | Topics in Astronomy | 1-4 |
| PHYS 297 | Topics in Physics | 1-4 |
| PHYS 397 | Topics in Physics | 1-4 |
| PHYS 497 | Topics in Physics | 1-4 |
Click a course code or title to read the full course description.
Our subject experts help with essays, research papers, case studies, discussion posts, and capstone projects for these programs β written from scratch to your course requirements.
Program and course information is reproduced from each university's published academic catalog for informational purposes and may change. Always confirm current requirements with your university. We are an independent academic support service and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the universities listed.
Expert guides on essay writing, citation styles, study skills, and academic success.
View All Articles
Learn how to write a good research question for a paper. Narrow your topic, identify a research problem, and create a focused question with practical examples.
Learn how to choose a research topic you can actually research. Discover how to narrow broad ideas, find reliable sources, and develop a focused research question.
Learn how to cite sources in a research paper using APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, with in-text citation examples and reference-list tips.