Astronomy Minor
https://www.unh.edu/program/minor/astronomy
This minor program introduces students to the fundamentals of astronomy and astrophysics and also allows students some flexibility in their choice of more focused coursework. The required courses cover the following topics : planets, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and modern astronomical tools. We have two flavors of the minor, one for those also getting a physics degree, and another for students outside of the physics major.
For further information please contact Professor Mark McConnell.
Academic policies related to Minors.
- The minor requires a minimum of five courses as detailed in the requirements below.
- Additional courses from the list of course electives may be utilized to meet the five-course minimum.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 406 | Introduction to Modern Astronomy | 4 |
| PHYS 710 | Astrophysics I | 4 |
| PHYS 711 | Astrophysics II | 4 |
| PHYS 505 | General Physics III (for non-physics majors only) | 3 |
| PHYS 506 | General Physics III Laboratory (for non-physics majors only) | 1 |
| Select two courses (physics majors) or one course (non-physics majors) from the following: | 8 | |
| Our Solar System | ||
| Geochemistry | ||
| Isotope Geochemistry | ||
The following courses have significant physics pre-requisites and so may not be practical for non-physics majors | ||
| Optics | ||
| Space Plasma Physics | ||
| General Relativity and Cosmology | ||
| Total Credits | 24 | |