Minor in Astronomy
The 19-unit Astronomy minor program is directed toward students who are not physics majors but who could benefit from the scientific rigor and interdisciplinary nature of astronomy. Astronomy naturally cuts across several scientific disciplines including physics, biology, chemistry, computer science and planetary science.
Students with an interdisciplinary background are increasingly in high demand. In addition to excellent preparation for a variety of technical fields, students seeking involvement in science in a public capacity, e.g., teachers, science public policy advisers, or science writers, will be well prepared by the program to relate and interpret new findings to the public. Students interested in pursuing the Astronomy minor should consult the Astronomy minor adviser as soon as possible in order to design an appropriate schedule. Course substitutions may be requested and must be approved by the Astronomy faculty.
Minimum 7 upper (300-400) level units must be taken at Towson University.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ASTR 261 | INTRODUCTION TO ASTROPHYSICS | 4 |
| ASTR 385 | ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| GENERAL PHYSICS I; NON CALCULUS-BASED and GENERAL PHYSICS II; NON CALCULUS-BASED | ||
| GENERAL PHYSICS I CALCULUS-BASED and GENERAL PHYSICS II CALCULUS-BASED | ||
| HONORS GENERAL PHYSICS I CALCULUS-BASED and HONORS GENERAL PHYSICS II CALCULUS-BASED | ||
| Upper-Level Astronomy (ASTR) Electives | 6 | |
| Total Units | 19 | |