Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Bachelor of Science degree in astronomy and astrophysics is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty. This degree is aimed primarily at those planning to pursue graduate study in astrophysics or a technical career in astronomy. The program consists of 125 hours including the core physics, mathematics and computer science courses.

Major Program

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy major program are required to complete a minimum of 16 semester hours in astronomy, 40 in physics, and 24 in mathematics from this specified group of courses:
  • ASTR 2310, PHYS 1310, 1320, 2310, 2320, 4210, 4310, 4410, 4420, 4510, 4840, and 3 hours of PHYS 4970
  • MATH 2200, 2205, 2210, 2250
    • , and 2310
  • Either ES 2210 or PHYS 3650
  • COSC 1030
  • Students are also required to take ASTR 4610 plus one upper division (4000 or above) ASTR elective.
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    Astronomy Minor Program
  • A&S students seeking a minor in A&S must have 12 hours exclusive to the minor and not used in the major
  • Complete one of the following: PHYS 1210, 1310
  • Complete one of the following: PHYS 1220, 1320
  • Complete: PHYS 2310 and 2320
  • Complete: ASTR 2310 and 4610
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    For suggested curriculum visit the web site at physics.uwyo.edu.

    Astronomy (ASTR) Courses


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    Last Change: 06/11/07