- Required Astronomy Courses (22 Credits)
- Astronomy 177, 178, and 179
- Two courses chosen from Astronomy 310, 320, and 330
- At least two credits from Astronomy 310, 320, 330, 350, 360, 380, 391, 392, or 490
- Required Physics Courses (24 Credits)
- Physics 145, 155, or 247
- Physics 156, 245, 255, and 267
- Two courses chosen from Physics 325, 339, 347, 357, and 385
- One additional course in Physics numbered between 300 and 480, or the lecture/lab combination of BBMB 324 and 334
- Required Mathematics Courses (13 Credits)
- Mathematics 125, 126, 225, and 244
- Senior Requirements
- Two-part comprehensive written exam
- One-hour oral exam conducted jointly
- Honors
- Students submit an “Honors in Major Study Application” to their department.
- Students must submit a proposal for their thesis or project within the first six weeks of the two-semester period in which they are eligible.
- Accumulated at least 87 credits
- Completed two semesters of residency at Whitman
- Major GPA of at least 3.500
- Complete a written thesis or research project prepared exclusively for the satisfaction of this program.
- Earn a grade of at least A- on the honors thesis or project and the honors thesis course.
- Pass the senior assessment with distinction.
- The department will submit the honors applications to the Registrar’s Office of students pursuing honors by the specified deadline.
- The department will submit the “Senior Assessment/Major Study Certificate” to the Registrar’s Office no later than Reading Day.
- An acceptable digital copy of the honors thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library no later than Reading Day.
Total Credits
59