undergraduate programs in astronomy & astrophysics...
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Undergraduate Programs in Astronomy & Astrophysics October 12, 2017
• Major in Astrophysics - B.A. and B.S. Options
• Specialization in Astrophysics for Physics Majors
• Minor in Astronomy & Astrophysics
• Astronomy Paris Program
Bachelor of Arts in Astrophysics 15 courses Physics Introductory sequence
Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics 18 courses Either Physics or Chem Introductory sequences
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ASTR 25400 Radiation Processes in Astrophysics ASTR 23900 The Physics of Galaxies ASTR 24100 The Physics of Stars ASTR 24300 Cosmological Physics ASTR 28200 Current Topics in Astrophysics
Specialization in Astrophysics for Physics Majors Requirements for the Physics Major Up to three courses in A&A
ASTR 12600-12610-12620 Matter, Energy, Space, and Time / Black Holes / The Big Bang ASTR 12700-12710-12720 Stars / Galaxies / Exoplanets ASTR 18100-18200-18800 The Milky Way / Origin and Evolution of the Universe / Philosophical Problems in Cosmology Selected courses for the Astro Major
Minor in Astronomy & Astrophysics 5 courses Two 12X-numbered courses One 18X-numbered course Two approved electives
PHSC 12700 Stars - Rich Kron PHSC 12710 Galaxies - Angela Olinto PHSC 12720 Exoplanets - Jacob Bean
Astronomy Paris Program
Other Opportunities in Astro
• Ryerson Astronomical Society and Society for Physics Students
• Quarterly weekend programs using the telescopes at Yerkes Observatory led by undergraduates
• Attend departmental events
• Sign up for the AstroMajor mailing list
• Network
Final Advice
• Don’t worry about CMSC 12100
• Second years: Discuss with your academic adviser your
intentions to Major.
• Check out College for Scholarly Advancement and UChicago
Careers in STEM
• Email or see me if you have questions: [email protected]
• Enjoy yourself!