Oct 08, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Astrophysics, Minor


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Introduction

The Astrophysics Minor is for anyone curious to learn more about our universe and the basic principles on which it operates. Astrophysics explores such questions as the life cycle of stars, the nature of black holes, the future of humanity in space, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and the scale, history, and destiny of the universe overall. The Astrophysics Minor is designed to be flexible and complement any major.

Required Courses: 10 Credits


Electives


Complete one of the following emphases:

Program Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the Astrophysics Minor students will be able to:  

  • Solve basic astrophysics problems using mathematical techniques
  • Describe some of the major questions of interest in the field of astrophysics
  • Articulate connections between astrophysics and their major or other area of interest

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