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Program Requirement

Astrophysics, Minor

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Program details

Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
Plan Code: LAASTPHMIN

Curriculum Checksheet

Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The minor in astrophysics consists of a minimum of 20 credit hours. At least 12 credit hours must be upper division. Students complete 12 credit hours of required coursework and select one of three eight-credit hour options to complete the minor. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
AST 321 Stellar and Planetary Astrophysics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
AST 322 Introduction to Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
AST 421 Astrophysics I
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3
AST 422 Astrophysics II
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 3

OR
OR
8 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
C 8
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
General Studies designations listed next to courses were valid for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.
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