Texas Tech University College of Arts & Sciences 11 courses 21 total credits
A minor in astronomy by students majoring in subjects other than physics requires 21 semester hours of physics and astronomy courses, at least 9 of which must be at the 3000 or higher level and which must be approved by the Department of Physics and Astronomy academic advisor. The recommended sequence is PHYS 1408, PHYS 2401, PHYS 3301/PHYS 3201 with additional credits selected from among ASTR 2401,ASTR 3300, ASTR 4301, ASTR 4302, ASTR 4305; PHYS 4350; and undergraduate research (PHYS 3000) in astronomy. Under some circumstances, courses in engineering, geosciences, or mathematics with significant astronomy content may be taken in place of the courses listed
| Total Credit Hours | 21 credits |
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