Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major

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Effective Fall 2022

Exclusions:

Not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

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Information about scheduling advising appointments is available from the Department office.

Prerequisites

MATH 115, 116, and 215
PHYSICS 140/141 [or PHYSICS 160/161 or 135/136]
PHYSICS 240/241 [or PHYSICS 260/261 or 235/236]
PHYSICS 340 [or PHYSICS 360]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 31

Astronomy Core: ASTRO 201, 361
Astronomy Electives. At least six credits from: ASTRO 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, or 461.
ULWR: ASTRO 429 or ULWR of cognate plan
Cognates. A minimum of 15 credits of cognate courses as part of an interdisciplinary plan designed with the approval of the department advisor.

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the ASTRO subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Honors

Students who are interested in scholarly research in astronomy and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 and a major GPA of at least 3.5, are encouraged to consider the Honors major. Students with a lower GPA may be admitted to Honors at the discretion of the department advisor. The Honors major requires writing a senior Honors thesis based on research done in collaboration with a faculty member. Interested students should consult with the department advisor by the beginning of their junior year.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy (B.A. or B.S.) (Major) (Winter 2018 - Summer 2022)

Effective Winter 2018

Exclusions:

Not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Advising

Information about scheduling advising appointments is available from the Department office.

Prerequisites

MATH 115, 116, and 215
PHYSICS 140/141 [or PHYSICS 160/161 or 135/136]
PHYSICS 240/241 [or PHYSICS 260/261 or 235/236]
PHYSICS 340 [or PHYSICS 360]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 31

Astronomy Core: ASTRO 201, 361
Astronomy Electives. At least six credits from: ASTRO 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, or 461.
ULWR: ASTRO 429 or ULWR of cognate plan
Cognates. A minimum of 15 credits of cognate courses as part of an interdisciplinary plan designed with the approval of the department advisor.

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the ASTRO subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy (B.A. or B.S.) (Major) (Winter 2015 - Fall 2017)

Effective Winter 2015

Exclusions:

Not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Advising

Advising appointments are scheduled online.

Prerequisites

MATH 115, 116, and 215
PHYSICS 140/141 [or PHYSICS 160/161 or 135/136]
PHYSICS 240/241 [or PHYSICS 260/261 or 235/236]
PHYSICS 340/341 [or PHYSICS 360/341]

Requirements

Minimum Credits: 31

Astronomy Core: ASTRO 201, 361
Astronomy Electives. At least six credits from: ASTRO 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, or 461.
ULWR: ASTRO 429 or ULWR of cognate plan
Cognates. A minimum of 15 credits of cognate courses as part of an interdisciplinary plan designed with the approval of the department advisor.

Distribution Policy

No course used to fulfill a major requirement may be used toward the LSA Distribution Requirement. In addition, courses in the ASTRO subject area may not be used toward the Distribution Requirement.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Fall 2014)

Not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Effective Fall 2014

The major in Interdisciplinary Astronomy is offered to students wishing to develop a substantive expertise in astronomy, a practical understanding of science, and a basic ability to communicate science to the public. This major offers the opportunity to include contextual understanding of astronomy with respect to history, philosophy of science, and geoscience.

Prerequisites to the Major

At least 3 credits of 100-level Astronomy (excluding ASTRO 183)
PHYSICS 139, or 140 and 141, or 160 and 161, or equivalent
MATH 115 and 116, or 185 and 186, or equivalent.

Requirements for the Major

A minimum of 28 credits, distributed as follows:

Astronomy Core: ASTRO 201 and 429.
ENGLISH 225
Astronomy Electives. 12 credits from: ASTRO 205, 206, 210, 220, 305, 361, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, or 420; at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
3 credits from:
- AOSS 204, 320
- ASTRO 204
- EARTH 201, 204, 320, 325, 331, 351/451, 420, or 446
- ENVIRON 209, 325
- GEOG 201
Elective. 3 credits from:
- Any 300- or 400-level Astronomy course
- HISTORY 300, 301
- PHIL 322, 381, 420, 422, 423, 424, 427, 464
- PHYSICS 411, 420, 424, 481
- PUBPOL 481
- WOMENSTD 484

Students are encouraged to take additional Physics courses in their earlier course of study.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Winter 2014-Summer 2014)

Not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Effective Winter 2014-Summer 2014
The major in Interdisciplinary Astronomy is offered to students wishing to develop a substantive expertise in astronomy, a practical understanding of science, and a basic ability to communicate science to the public. This major offers the opportunity to include contextual understanding of astronomy with respect to history, philosophy of science, and geoscience.
Prerequisites to the Major
At least 3 credits of 100-level Astronomy (excluding ASTRO 183)
PHYSICS 139, or 140 and 141, or 160 and 161, or equivalent
MATH 115 and 116, or 185 and 186, or equivalent.
Requirements for the Major
A minimum of 28 credits, distributed as follows:
ASTRO 201, 305, and 429.
ENGLISH 225
9 credits from: ASTRO 205, 210, 220, 361, 402, 403, 404, 405, or 420; at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
3 credits from:
- AOSS 204, 320
- ASTRO 204
- EARTH 201, 204, 320, 325, 331, 351/451, 420, or 446
- ENVIRON 209, 325
- GEOG 201
An elective of 3 credits from:
- Any 300- or 400-level Astronomy course
- HISTORY 300, 301
- PHIL 322, 381, 420, 422, 423, 424, 427, 464
- PHYSICS 411, 420, 424, 481
- PUBPOL 481
- WOMENSTD 484
Students are encouraged to take additional Physics courses in their earlier course of study.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Fall 2013)

not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Effective Fall 2013

Prerequisites to the Major

At least 3 credits of 100-level Astronomy; PHYSICS 139, or 140 and 141, or 160 and 161, or equivalent; and MATH 115 and 116, or 185 and 186, or equivalent.

Requirements for the major

A minimum of 24 credits, distributed as follows:

ASTRO 201, 305, and 429.
9 credits from: ASTRO 205, 210, 220, 361, 402, 403, 404, 405, or 420; at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
3 credits from:
- AOSS 204, 320
- ASTRO 204
- EARTH 201, 204, 320, 325, 331, 351/451, 420, or 446
- ENVIRON 209, 325
- GEOG 201
An elective of 3 credits from:
- Any 300- or 400-level Astronomy course
- HISTORY 300, 301
- PHIL 322, 381, 420, 422, 423, 424, 427, 464
- PHYSICS 411, 420, 424, 481
- PUBPOL 481
- WOMENSTD 427

Students are encouraged to take additional Physics courses in their earlier course of study.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Winter 2013 - Summer 2013)

not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Effective Winter 2013-Summer 2013

Prerequisites to the Major. At least 3 credits of 100-level Astronomy; PHYSICS 139, or 140 and 141, or 160 and 161, or equivalent; and MATH 115 and 116, or 185 and 186, or equivalent.

Program of study in a major.

ASTRO 201, 305, and 429.
9 credits from: ASTRO 205, 210, 220, 361, 402, 403, 404, 405, or 420; at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
3 credits from:
- AOSS 204, 320
- ASTRO 204
- EARTH 201, 204, 320, 325, 331, 351/451, 420, or 446
- ENVIRON 209, 325
- GEOG 201
An elective of 3 credits from:
- Any 300- or 400-level Astronomy course
- HISTORY 300, 301
- PHIL 322, 381, 420, 422, 423, 424, 427, 464
- PHYSICS 411, 420, 424, 481
- PUBPOL 481
- WOMENSTD 427

Students are encouraged to take additional Physics courses in their earlier course of study.

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Fall 2012)

not open to those with a major in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Effective Fall 2012

Prerequisites to the Major. At least 3 credits of 100-level Astronomy; PHYSICS 140 and 141, or equivalent; and MATH 115 and 116, or equivalent.

Program of study in a major.

ASTRO 201, ASTRO 305(3 credits), ASTRO 429.
9 credits from: ASTRO 205, 210, 220, 361, 402, 403, 404, or 405; at least 3 credits must be at the 300-level or above.
3 credits from:
- AOSS 204, 320
- ASTRO 204
- GEOSCI 201, 204, 320, 325, 331, 351/451, 420, or 446
- ENVIRON 209, 325
- GEOG 201
An elective of 3 credits from:
- Any 300- or 400-level ASTRO course
- HISTORY 300, 301
- PHIL 420, 422, 423, 424, 427, 464
- PHYSICS 411, 420, 424, or 481
- PUBPOL 481
- WOMENSTD 427

Students are encouraged to take additional Physics courses in their earlier course of study.

Advising. Information about scheduling advising appointments is available from the Department office.

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Honors

Interdisciplinary Astronomy (B.A. or B.S.) (Major) (Winter 2018 - Summer 2022)

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Interdisciplinary Astronomy (B.A. or B.S.) (Major) (Winter 2015 - Fall 2017)

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Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Fall 2014)

Prerequisites to the Major

Requirements for the Major

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Winter 2014-Summer 2014)

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Fall 2013)

Prerequisites to the Major

Requirements for the major

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Winter 2013 - Summer 2013)

Interdisciplinary Astronomy Major (B.A. or B.S.) (Fall 2012)