Total credit requirements for an Astronomy-Geology major: 61-63 (20 in Astronomy, 27-28 in Geology, and 14-15 in supporting Science courses)
- Required Astronomy Courses
- Astronomy 177, 178, and 179
- One course chosen from Astronomy 310, 320, 330, 350, 360, or 380
- At least two additional credits in Astronomy courses numbered 310-392
- Two credits of Astronomy 490
- Required Geology Courses
- One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
- Geology 110 and 111
- Geology 120 and 121
- Geology 125 and 126
- Geology 227, 270, 350, 358, and 470
- Geology 470 must be taken during the senior year.
- Two courses chosen from Geology 310, 405, and 420
- Two credits of Geology 490
- One introductory course plus lab, chosen from:
- Required Supporting Science Courses
- Chemistry 125 and 135; or 140
- Mathematics 124 or 125; and 126
- Physics 145 or 155
- Senior Requirements
- Astronomy 490
- Geology 470 and 490
- Senior assessment:
- Comprehensive written exams in both Astronomy and Geology
- One-hour oral exam by Astronomy and Geology faculty
- Honors
- Students do not apply for admission to candidacy for honors.
- Major GPA of at least 3.500
- Earn a grade of at least A- on the written thesis
- Pass the senior assessment with distinction
- Department chairs will notify the Registrar of students attaining honors no later than the third week of April.
- An acceptable copy of the honors thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library by no later than Reading Day.
- Notes
- No courses for the major may be taken P-D-F.
- Students are strongly recommended to also take:
- Computer Science 167
- Chemistry 126 and 136
- Mathematics 225 and 244
- Physics 156, 245, and 255
Total Credits
61-63