Sample Sequence

The curriculum sequence below is a sample sequence, as all Astronomy students work with a department academic advisor to achieve their educational goals, specific to their needs and preparation. 

General Education: All Astronomy majors are required to satisfy general education requirements, including the College of LAS general education language requirement. 

Minimum Requirements for a Degree: The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences has minimum standards of progress and performance that must be observed as students work toward a degree. 

First Year
FIRST SEMESTERHOURSSECOND SEMESTERHOURS
ASTR 199 CIA1PHYS 2114
ASTR 1223MATH 2313
MATH 220 or MATH 221 (MATH 220 is appropriate for students with no background in calculus.)5 or 4STAT 107, CS 101, or CS 1244 or 3
RHET 105 (if UIN is even) or General Education Elective (if UIN is odd)4 or 3General Education Elective (if UIN is even) or RHET 105 (if UIN is odd)3 or 4
PHYS 100 (if placed)2  
LAS 1011  
 14-16 14-15
Second Year
FIRST SEMESTERHOURSSECOND SEMESTERHOURS
ASTR 2103ASTR 3103
PHYS 2124PHYS 213 & PHYS 2144 (2 each)
MATH 2414General Education Elective3
General Education Elective3General Education Elective3
  Free Elective3
 14 16
Third Year
FIRST SEMESTERHOURSSECOND SEMESTERHOURS
ASTR 4043ASTR 4053
ASTR 496 RI1Advanced Elective3
Advanced Elective3General Education Elective (ACP)3
General Education Elective3Free Elective3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Free Elective3  
 16 15
Fourth Year
FIRST SEMESTERHOURSSECOND SEMESTERHOURS
ASTR 4063ASTR 4144
Advanced Elective3Free Elective4
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Free Elective3  
 15 14
Total Hours 120   

Updated 1/3/2025