Total credit requirements for Astronomy-Geology Combined Major
61-63 total credits
○ 20 credits in astronomy
○ 27-28 credits in geology
○ 4 credits in chemistry
○ 4 credits in physics
○ 6-7 credits in mathematics and statistics
● Required astronomy courses:
○ Astronomy 177, 178, and 179
○ Astronomy 310, 320, 330, 350, 360, or 380
○ At least two additional credits in Astronomy courses numbered 310-392
○ Two credits of Astronomy 490
● Required geology courses:
○ Introductory geology (Geology 110 and 111, or 120 and 121, or 125 and 126)
○ Geology 227, 270, 350, and 358
○ Two of the following: Geology 310, 405, or 420
○ Two credits of Geology 490
○ During senior year: Geology 470
Required Astronomy Courses
Required Geology Courses
Other required courses
Notes on course
No courses for the major may be taken P-D-F
○ Strongly recommended courses: Computer Science 167; Mathematics 225, 244; Chemistry 126, 136; Physics 156, 245, 255
Senior requirements
- Astronomy 490, Geology 470 and 490
- Senior assessment:
- Comprehensive written exams in both geology and astronomy
- One-hour oral exam by astronomy and geology faculty
Honors
- Students do not apply for admission to candidacy for honors;
- Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.300 and a major GPA of at least 3.500
- Write a thesis graded A or A- by department faculty;
- Pass the senior assessment with distinction;
- Department Chairs will notify the Registrar of students attaining Honors no later than the third week of April
- An acceptable copy of the Honors Thesis must be submitted to Penrose Library no later than reading day