Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences 8 courses 16 total credits
This minor is intended for anyone interested in the mathematical basis of astronomy and is especially relevant for engineering and physics students who will need a basic understanding of the physics of the Universe in their future careers.
| Total Credits | 16 credits |
Program Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR 314 | Survey of Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR 320 | Astrophysical Research Methods | 3 |
| PHYS 207 | Electricity and Magnetism for Engineering and Science | 3 |
| PHYS 227 | Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory for the Sciences | 1 |
| ASTR 401 | Stars and Extrasolar Planets | 3 |
| ASTR 403 | Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology | 3 |
| ASTR 420 | Advanced Astrophysical Research Methods | 3 |
| ASTR 491 | Research | 0-4 |
| Total Program Courses | 16 credits | |
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