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Twin Cities Campus
Astrophysics B.S.Astrop.
Astronomy
Institute of Technology
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2005.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 43 to 45.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics.
The astrophysics program enables students to develop the skills necessary to tackle complex and ill-defined problems within the physical sciences. The program prepares students for careers in professional astronomy, computational astrophysics, secondary education in the physical sciences, ROTC programs in the Air Force or Navy, data analysis, or laboratory science.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 8 courses before admission to the program.
Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Mathematics Core
MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1371 - IT Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1372 - IT Calculus II (4.0 cr)
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2373 - IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2374 - IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
Physics Core
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 2303 - Physics III: Physics of Matter (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2403H - Honors Physics III, H (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2503 - Physics III: Intro to Waves, Optics, and Special Relativity (4.0 cr)
PHYS 2601 - Quantum Physics (4.0 cr)
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Students interested in astrophysics are encouraged to take AST 1011H. Astrophysics Core
AST 2001 - Introduction to Astrophysics (4.0 cr)
AST 4994W - Directed Research, WI (3.0-5.0 cr)
PHYS 2605 - Quantum Physics Laboratory (3.0 cr)
PHYS 4001 - Analytical Mechanics (4.0 cr)
PHYS 4002 - Electricity and Magnetism (4.0 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
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AST 4xxx
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AST 5xxx
MATH 2283 - Sequences, Series, and Foundations (3.0 cr)
or MATH 3xxx
or MATH 4xxx
Astrophysics Focus
Students are required to complete one of the following course groups.
Data Analysis Specialist
This emphasis prepares students for careers in corporate and government labs and research divisions. Examples are programming, image processing, laboratory instrumentation, and general data analysis. Suggested courses are listed below.
Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
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AST 5201 - Methods of Experimental Astrophysics (4.0 cr)
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CSCI 1113 - Introduction to C/C++ Programming for Scientists and Engineers (4.0 cr)
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CSCI 2031 - Introduction to Numerical Computing (4.0 cr)
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EE 3005 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (4.0 cr)
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PHYS 4051 - Methods of Experimental Physics I (5.0 cr)
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PHYS 4052W - Methods of Experimental Physics II, WI (5.0 cr)
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Professional Astronomer
This emphasis prepares students for graduate school in astronomy. The program is similar to doing a double major in astrophysics and physics. The program emphasizes observational astronomy.
16 credits of AST, MATH, CHEM, PHYS, GEO, EE, or CSCI (3xxx,4xxx,5xxx)
Suggested courses are listed below.
Take 16 or more credit(s) from the following:
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PHYS 4101 - Quantum Mechanics (4.0 cr)
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PHYS 4201 - Statistical and Thermal Physics (3.0 cr)
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Take 0 or more course(s) from the following:
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AST 4xxx
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AST 5xxx
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Take 0 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CHEM 3xxx
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CHEM 4xxx
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CHEM 5xxx
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Take 0 or more course(s) from the following:
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CSCI 3xxx
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CSCI 4xxx
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CSCI 5xxx
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Take 0 or more course(s) from the following:
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EE 3xxx
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EE 4xxx
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EE 5xxx
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Take 0 or more course(s) from the following:
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GEO 3xxx
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GEO 4xxx
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GEO 5xxx
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Take 0 or more course(s) from the following:
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MATH 3xxx
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MATH 4xxx
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MATH 5xxx
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Take 0 or more course(s) from the following:
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PHYS 3xxx
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PHYS 4xxx
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PHYS 5xxx
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Secondary Education
This emphasis prepares students for entry to a masters program in secondary science education. In addition to the courses listed below, students must complete 100 hours of in-class experience across at least two semesters.
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology, SSCI (4.0 cr)
HSCI 1814 - Revolutions in Science: The Babylonians to Newton, HP, IP (4.0 cr)
or HSCI 4121 - History of 20th-Century Physics (3.0 cr)
or HSCI 4111 - History of 19th-Century Physics (3.0 cr)
PHIL 1005 - Scientific Reasoning (4.0 cr)
or PHIL 3601W - Scientific Thought, OH, WI (4.0 cr)
AST 5201 - Methods of Experimental Astrophysics (4.0 cr)
or Physics Research
This course pair replaces AST 4994 in the student's program.
PHYS 4051 - Methods of Experimental Physics I (5.0 cr)
PHYS 4052W - Methods of Experimental Physics II, WI (5.0 cr)
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Technical Electives
Select 16 credits in consultation with your adviser.
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors
This is an honors sub-plan.
For cum laude, students must complete a thesis and one honors experience and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50. To graduate magna cum laude, students must complete a thesis and two honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.66. For summa cum laude, students must complete a thesis and three honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75. Consult an academic adviser for a list of possible honors experiences or to petition the department to approve an honors experience not listed. Honors
Complete two of the honors experiences in the below list or see an adviser for more options.
Complete the number of honors experience required for the level of Latin honors with which you intend to graduate.
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