ASTRONOMY
An Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy allows you to concentrate in a specific area of science or mathematics which closely corresponds with bachelor's degrees, prepares you for paraprofessional work and enables you to develop skills at an entry level.
Area F Requirements
Required Courses: 12 - 16 hours
MATH 1502†, ‡ (4-0-4)
MATH 2501 (4-0-4)
PHYS 2211K (3-3-4)
PHYS 2212K (3-3-4)
Choose from the following courses: 0 - 4 hours
Any ASTR Course
Any MATH Course**
Any CSCI Course
Any PHYS Course
Any CHEM Course
Area A and D excess: 2 hours
Hours Applied to Area F............................................. 18 HOURS*
† MATH 1502 is required unless it is used to satisfy Area A or D requirements.
‡ Any MATH course for which MATH 1502 is a prerequisite may be substituted.
**MATH 1001 and MATH 1111 may not be used.
* Students may use excess Area F credit hours to satisfy Area B requirements.
Courses may not be used to satisfy requirements in more than one Area.
Advisement Worksheet
ASTRONOMY ADVISEMENT WORKSHEET (pdf)
Please download and print out this advisement worksheet before your initial meeting with your advisor. Fill it out with current information and take it to your advisement meeting. Hold on to this worksheet for future planning.
Course Rotation Schedule
Following are our planned offerings of required Astronomy Area F classes.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1502 | offered | offered | x |
| MATH 2501 | offered | offered | x |
| PHYS 2211K | offered | x | x |
| PHYS 2212K | x | offered | x |