Astronomy and Astrophysics, B.S.

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

University Studies Program Requirements

The University Studies Program 2015

FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

A&S College Core

The BS in Astronomy and Astrophysics requires the A&S Core:

D - Diversity (3 credits)
G - Global (3 credits)
At least 30 hours in the major subject must be completed with a grade of C or better (the major may require more).
No more than 60 hours in the major subject may be used toward the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

See below for more information:

http://www.uwyo.edu/as/current-students/index.html

Requirements

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

ASTR 1050 - Survey of Astronomy Credits: 4
ASTR 2310 - General Astronomy I Credits: 4
ASTR 2320 - General Astronomy II Credits: 4
ASTR 4610 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3
PHYS 1210 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4
OR
PHYS 1310 - College Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 1220 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 4
OR
PHYS 1320 - College Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 2310 - Physics III: Waves and Optics Credits: 4
PHYS 2320 - Physics IV: Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 3000 - Methods of Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 3640 - Modern Electronics and Experimental Techniques Credits: 4
PHYS 3650 - Advanced Lab in Modern Physics and Electronics Credits: 4
PHYS 4210 - Classical Mechanics I Credits: 3
PHYS 4310 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 4410 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
PHYS 4420 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 3
PHYS 4510 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 4840 - Mathematical and Computational Physics II Credits: 4
MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 2250 - Elementary Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 2310 - Applied Differential Equations I Credits: 3

Additional Description

See the “Prerequisite and MPE Cut Score Reference Chart” on the Math Placement website for the most up-to-date math placement equivalencies: http://www.uwyo.edu/mathstats/math-placement/.
For declared physics/astronomy majors, the prerequisite of Math 2200 is waived and concurrent enrollment is approved.
For declared physics/astronomy majors, the prerequisite of Math 2205 is waived and concurrent enrollment is approved.
Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in Human Culture requirement courses that correspond to the College of Arts & Sciences Core required US Diversity (ASD) and Global Awareness (G) electives or else they will have to take separate ASD and ASG courses. A list of ASD & ASG courses that transfer is available.

If intending to apply to graduate school, plan to take the physics GRE by fall semester of the senior year

Additional Requirements

Course sequencing may need to be altered if ACT, SAT or Math Placement scores require a student to take pre-college courses before taking required math or English courses. • Not all courses are offered every semester and some electives may have prerequisites. Students should review course descriptions in the University Catalog and consult with their academic advisor to plan accordingly.

Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate. • Students must complete 42 hours of upper division (3000-level or above) coursework, 30 of which must be from the University of Wyoming. • Courses must be taken for a letter grade unless offered only for S/U. • University Studies Program (USP) Human Culture (H) and Physical & Natural World (PN) courses must be taken outside of the major subject, but can be cross-listed with the major

The Bachelor of Science degree in astronomy and astrophysics is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty. Please see the Physics and Astronomy listing in this Catalog for more information.