For the Astrophysics Certificate that is available for non-physics majors, the following list shows the required and optional courses. For physics majors, an Astrophysics option is offered for the Bachelor of Science in Physics. For a complete set of requirements, see the course catalog entry.
Required:
- PHYS 2021 [3] The Solar System OR
- PHYS 2022 [3] Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
- PHYS 3021 [3] Stellar Astrophysics
Optional - At least two must be taken:
- PHYS 4147 [3] Relativity
- PHYS 4247 [3] Cosmology
- PHYS 4261 [3] Atomic Physics
- PHYS 4347 [3] Fundamentals of Astrophysics
- PHYS 4801 [3] Special Topic - if approved by the Chair
- PHYS 4699 [3] Special Problems - if approved by the Chair
