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Astrophysics BS



Overview

The Astrophysics major combines the fundamental study of physics with observational astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasis is placed on applying theory to current astronomical and astrophysical problems and on individual research.

Contact

Dr. Jean-Pierre Caillault Undergraduate Academic Advisor jpc@physast.uga.edu (706) 542-2883

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1

Area V Social Sciences

ASTR 1110  Introductory Astronomy for Majors I 3
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4
Spring Year 1
ASTR 1120  Introductory Astronomy for Majors II 3
ASTR 2030L  Introduction to Astronomical Observations 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4
PHYS 1311-1311L  Advanced Introductory Physics I 4
Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2

Area II Life Sciences

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

MATH 2270  Calculus III for Science and Mathematics 4
PHYS 1312-1312L  Advanced Introductory Physics II 4

PEDB Course

Spring Year 2

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

Area V Social Sciences

MATH 2700  Elementary Differential Equations 3
PHYS 3700  Modern Physics 3
PHYS 3900  Mathematical Methods in Physics 3
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3

Area IV World Language and Global Culture

ASTR 3010  Astronomical Observations and Techniques I 3

General Elective

PHYS 4101/6101  Theoretical Mechanics I 3
PHYS 4201/6201  Electricity and Magnetism I 3
Spring Year 3

Area IV Humanities and the Arts

ASTR 4010/6010  Astrophysics I 3

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
ASTR 4020/6020  Astrophysics II: Galaxies 3

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

PHYS 4701/6701  Introductory Quantum Mechanics I 3
Spring Year 4

Area V Social Sciences

ASTR 4030/6030  Astrophysics III: Cosmology 3
ASTR 4330/6330  Astronomy Seminar 1

General Elective

General Elective

General Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

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