Astronomy Courses
BA in Astronomy
Overview
The BA in Astronomy is broader and less specialized than the BS, with the aim of developing and sharpening analytical and quantitative reasoning while at the same time cultivating broader knowledge that can be applied to a variety of careers, including business, law, the health professions, science writing, and teaching.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
The BA in astronomy requires a total of 41 credits, 20 credits of foundation coursework and 21 credits of major coursework. Students pursuing the BA have greater flexibility for taking courses in other disciplines.
All courses must be completed with minimum grade of C. A minimum of 15 credits of required AST-prefix courses must be UF credit.
Required Foundation Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Select one: | 4 | |
PHY 2060 & PHY 2048L | Enriched Physics with Calculus 1 and Laboratory for PHY 2048 | |
PHY 2048 & 2048L | Physics with Calculus 1 and Laboratory for PHY 2048 | |
| Select one: | 4 | |
PHY 2049 & 2049L | Physics with Calculus 2 and Laboratory for PHY 2049 | |
PHY 2061 & PHY 2049L | Enriched Physics with Calculus 2 and Laboratory for PHY 2049 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Required Major Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AST 3018 | Astronomy and Astrophysics 1 | 3 |
| AST 3019 | Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 | 3 |
| AST 3722C | Techniques of Observational Astronomy 1 | 3 |
| Astronomy BA Major Electives | ||
| Two 2000/3000/4000-level astronomy courses | 6 | |
| Select two courses: | 6 | |
PHY 3000/4000-level courses | ||
PHZ 3000/4000-level courses | ||
GLY 2010C | Physical Geology | |
GLY 3045 | Planetary Geology | |
GLY 3105C | Evolution of Earth and Life | |
MCB 3703 | Astrobiology | |
SWS 2007 | The World of Water | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Recommended Coursework for Graduate Study
Students should talk with the undergraduate coordinator and plan to take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses: | ||
COP 2271 | Computer Programming for Engineers | |
or AST 2730 | Introduction to Python for Physical Sciences | |
MAA 4402 | Functions of a Complex Variable | |
MAS 3114 | Computational Linear Algebra | |
PHY 3513 | Thermal Physics 1 | |
PHY 4424 | Optics 1 | |
PHY 4523 | Statistical Physics | |
STA 3032 | Engineering Statistics | |
Students of exceptional ability who have some background in physics are encouraged to take the enriched physics with calculus sequence PHY 2060/PHY 2061 instead of PHY 2048/PHY 2049; PHY 3063 may then be taken in place of PHY 3101; and PHZ 3113 may be substituted for PHY 3221.
BS in Astrophysics
Overview
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Astrophysics is for students who intend to pursue careers in a scientific or technical field by continuing to study astronomy, astrophysics, or physics at the graduate level or to commence study in some related field such as planetary science.
Requirements for the Major
The BS in Astrophysics requires 20 credits of foundation coursework in mathematics and physics and 42 credits of major coursework in for a total of 62 credits.
All courses must be completed with minimum grades of C. A minimum of 15 credits of required AST-prefix courses must be UF credit.
Required Foundation Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Select one: | 4 | |
PHY 2048 & 2048L | Physics with Calculus 1 and Laboratory for PHY 2048 | |
PHY 2060 & PHY 2048L | Enriched Physics with Calculus 1 and Laboratory for PHY 2048 | |
| Select one: | 4 | |
PHY 2049 & 2049L | Physics with Calculus 2 and Laboratory for PHY 2049 | |
PHY 2061 & PHY 2049L | Enriched Physics with Calculus 2 and Laboratory for PHY 2049 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Required Major Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics BS Major Core Courses | ||
| AST 3018 | Astronomy and Astrophysics 1 | 3 |
| AST 3019 | Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 | 3 |
| AST 3722C | Techniques of Observational Astronomy 1 | 3 |
| MAP 2302 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 3101 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3221 | Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 3323 | Electromagnetism 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4324 | Electromagnetism 2 | 3 |
| PHY 4604 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
PHY 3513 | Thermal Physics 1 | |
PHY 4424 | Optics 1 | |
PHY 4523 | Statistical Physics | |
PHY 4222 | Mechanics 2 | |
| Astrophysics Major Electives | ||
| Four 4000-level AST courses 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
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Prerequisites: AST 3018 and AST 3019.
Recommended Coursework for Graduate Study
Students should talk with the undergraduate coordinator and plan to take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses: | ||
| COP 2271 | Computer Programming for Engineers | 2-4 |
| or AST 2730 | Introduction to Python for Physical Sciences | |
| MAA 4402 | Functions of a Complex Variable | 3 |
| MAS 3114 | Computational Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY 3513 | Thermal Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4424 | Optics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4523 | Statistical Physics | 3 |
| STA 3032 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
Students of exceptional ability who have some background in physics are encouraged to take the enriched physics with calculus sequence.
PHY 2060/PHY 2061 instead of PHY 2048/PHY 2049; PHY 3063 may then be taken in place of PHY 3101; and PHZ 3113 may be substituted for PHY 3221.