Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics

University of Wyoming

The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics program prepares students for graduate school, or a career in astronomy/astrophysics or a related field.

Requirements

Students in the Bachelor of Science in Astronomy major program are required to complete the following courses:

ASTR1050 - Survey of Astronomy Credits: 4
ASTR2310 - General Astronomy I Credits: 4
ASTR2320 - General Astronomy II Credits: 4
ASTR4610 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3

PHYS1210 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4

OR

PHYS1310 - College Physics I Credits: 4

PHYS1220 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 4

OR

PHYS1320 - College Physics II Credits: 4

PHYS2310 - Physics III: Waves and Optics Credits: 4
PHYS2320 - Physics IV: Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS3000 - Methods of Physics Credits: 4
PHYS3640 - Modern Electronics and Experimental Techniques Credits: 4
PHYS3650 - Advanced Lab in Modern Physics and Electronics Credits: 4
PHYS4210 - Classical Mechanics I Credits: 3
PHYS4310 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS4410 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
PHYS4420 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3
PHYS4510 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS4840 - Mathematical and Computational Physics II Credits: 4
MATH2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH2310 - Applied Differential Equations I Credits: 3