2025-2026 Adrian College Academic Catalog

Minor in Astronomy (22 Hours)

Requirements

Required

PHYS110

4
 
PHYS101Introductory Physics I

3
PHYS103Introductory Physics I Lab

1
Or
PHYS201General Physics: Mechanics

3
PHYS203Mechanics Lab

1
 
PHYS102Introductory Physics II

3
PHYS104Introductory Physics II Lab

1
Or
PHYS202General Physics: Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism

3
PHYS204Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism Laboratory

1
 
PHYS301Oscillations, Waves and Light

3
PHYS303Oscillations, Waves and Light Laboratory

1
 
PHYS305Tools of Astronomy

3
 
PHYS350Stellar Astrophysics

3
Or
PHYS355Galaxies & Cosmology

3

Astronomy Minor Math Requirements (8 hours)

Required

MATH135Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4
MATH205Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

4

Note:

  • The expected first mathematics course for this degree is MATH135. Students who do not place into MATH135 based on the Mathematics Placement Policy may need to complete the following prerequisite courses listed below, in addition to the courses listed above:

    MATH101 - Intermediate Algebra (4)

    MATH115 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics (4)

    C- or higher is required for all prerequisite courses in the Department of Mathematics.