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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Astronomy Minor


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Program: Minor
Department of Physics  
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall 126B ~ 260-481-6306


If you are interested in neutron stars, black holes, near earth asteroids, exoplanets and dark matter, join us and earn a minor in astronomy.  The department offers a number of opportunities for students including educational events held at the UFO - “Undergraduate Fun Observatory”.


Declaring this Minor:

Program Requirements:

  • The catalog term for the minor will match that of your major degree program
  • At least 6 credits must be earned as resident credit at the 200+ level or above
  • You must earn a grade of C- or higher for all courses required in the minor
  • A minor is not awarded if requirements are not completed by the time your major degree is certified for graduation

To earn the minor in Astronomy, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to those noted above:

Total Credits: 22


Student Responsibility


You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career.  All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.

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