天体物理专业B.S.
- Preparation for research institutions, 政府, 行业 或教学
- Opportunities for undergraduate research
- 设施 including laser labs, Edwards Accelerator Lab and more
- Advanced course emphasis in theoretical and observational astronomy
- Preparation for graduate study in astrophysics and related fields
项目概述
B.S. degree in physics astrophysics provides a substantial introduction to classical and modern physics, with advanced course emphasis in theoretical and observational astronomy. Students graduating with this degree will have a good understanding of Newtonian mechanics, electromagnetic phenomena, 热力学, and special relativity along with expertise related to the physics of stars, 星际介质, 和星系, and the methods by which each is studied. Students will also gain practical skills from laboratory and computer programming courses.
职业生涯 and 研究生 School
获B.S. degree possess high-level problem-solving skills that can lead to opportunities for employment in research institutions, 政府, 行业, 或教学. This degree also prepares students for graduate study in astrophysics and related fields.
招生信息
Freshman/First-Year 入学: No requirements beyond University admission requirements. 然而, it is recommended that students entering the program have at least a Math Placement Level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.
Change of Program Policy: No selective or limited admission requirements. 然而, it is recommended that students changing into the program have at least a Math Placement Level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.
External Transfer 入学: No requirements beyond University admission requirements. 然而, it is recommended that students transferring into the program have at least a Math Placement Level II, or an ACT Math score of 24, or a SAT Math score of 560.
学位要求
主要代码: BS3335
University-Wide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all University-wide graduation requirements.
College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences
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物理 Hours Requirement
Complete a total of 33 semester credit hours of PHYS coursework, including all the requirements below.
普通物理序列
普通物理I
Complete one of the following courses:
- PHYS 2051 - General 物理 Credit Hours: 5.0
- PHYS 2051H - General 物理 for 物理学与天文学 专业 Credit Hours: 5.0
普通物理II
Complete one of the following courses:
- PHYS 2052 - General 物理 Credit Hours: 5.0
- PHYS 2052H - General 物理 for 物理学与天文学 专业 Credit Hours: 5.0
其他物理课程
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 2053 - Contemporary 物理: Relativity and Quantum Phenomena Credit Hours: 3.0
- PHYS 3001 - Mechanics Credit Hours: 4.0
物理 Seminar and Labs
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 1901 - 物理 Seminar Credit Hours: 1.0
- PHYS 2701 - Electronics Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.0
- PHYS 3701 - Intermediate Laboratory - Electrons & 学时:2.0
- PHYS 3702 - Intermediate Laboratory - Photons & 核子学时:2.0
物理 Common Mathematics Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4.0
- MATH 2302 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4.0
- MATH 3200 - Applied Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0
- MATH 3300 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4.0
- MATH 3400 - Elementary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3.0
- MATH 4410 - Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3.0
Intermediate and Advanced 课程 for Astrophysics Major
天文学的需求
Complete the following courses:
- ASTR 3251 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3.0
- ASTR 4201 - Stellar Astrophysics and Radiation Credit Hours: 3.0
- ASTR 4202 - Interstellar Medium and Galaxies Credit Hours: 3.0
- ASTR 4271 - Observational Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3.0
物理的要求
Complete the following courses:
- PHYS 3011 - Thermal 物理 Credit Hours: 3.0
- PHYS 4031 - Electricity and Magnetism 1 Credit Hours: 3.0
- PHYS 4032 - Electricity and Magnetism 2 Credit Hours: 3.0