概述
Students studying astronomy use the principles of physics to understand the universe itself. Learn about the origin, evolution, and properties of 月亮s, planets, 星星, galaxies, and beyond.
The 天文学 小 is designed to be accessible to any major at 赌博娱乐平台网址大全. Students minor in 天文学 if they want to go on to study 天体物理学, 天文学, or similar disciplines in graduate school or work on 空间科学 instrumentation.
快速的事实
- 教师 prioritize undergraduates. No graduate students or TAs.
- Extensive labwork and hands-on tech opportunities in 赌博娱乐平台网址大全’s $127-million Center for the Sciences and Innovation.
- Students take regular trips to 麦当劳天文台
你将学习什么
范围广
Set your sights on the 星星
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项目课程
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Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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搜寻课程
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Summer and Fall 2020 Schedule: 使用 搜索节 in TigerPAWS for the most current class offering information.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, 学术政策, and academic majors and minors at 圣赌博平台网站大全.
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途径的课程
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Students must complete the 途径的课程 in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The 途径的课程 has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by 圣赌博平台网站大全. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at 赌博娱乐平台网址大全 and in their post-graduate lives.
观测天文学
Strengthen telescope skills and work with celestial coordinates and time systems. Make visual observations of the sun, 月亮, planets and their satellites, 星星, 星团, 星云, 和星系.
天体物理学
应用 physics towards understanding 星星 and stellar evolution, astrophysical sources of radiation, 紧凑的对象, and gravitational lensing.
Solar System 天文学 and Stars and Galaxies
Introductory courses that serve as the foundation of the major. Students study the nature of our Solar System and the life cycle of 星星.
查看所有课程
For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB网站.
教师
波澜
Our faculty blend cutting-edge research programs you’d expect to find at a larger school with the personal mentorship of a small, 文理大学. And with no graduate students competing for faculty attention, our commitment to undergraduate achievement is paramount.
学生的机会
Push boundaries through research, international discovery, and achievement
Students participate in one-on-one, cutting-edge research in astronomy with faculty, researching topics ranging from black holes and star formation to...
More than 45 percent of 赌博娱乐平台网址大全 students study abroad.
$127-million Center for the Sciences and Innovation provides 280,000 square feet of cutting-edge lab and classroom space. 我们的校园屋顶...
赌博娱乐平台网址大全 houses an active chapter of the Society of 物理 Students and Sigma Pi Sigma and is active in TWIST (赌博娱乐平台网址大全 Women in Science and Technology...
什么时候毕业
各自领域的明星
Tigers are skilled researchers, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. Their liberal arts background helps them stand out in either professional fields or graduate school.
职业生涯
Graduates with the astronomy minor have pursued a wide range of professions including postgraduate studies in meteorology, 空间科学, 地球科学, 并在美国服务.S. 军事.
研究生院s or Programs:
- 天文学
- 天体物理学
- 气象学
- 行星科学
职业领域:
- 工程
- 地球科学
- 物理
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