Bachelor of Arts

Astronomy-Geology Combined Major

Program

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

Item #
Title
Credits
2
Sub-Total Credits
20

Required Geology Courses

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
27-29

Other required courses

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14-15

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
Total Credits
61-63