2026-2027 Adrian College Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog

Minor in Astronomy (22 Hours)

Astronomy Minor Core (18 Hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PHYS109Introductory Astronomy

4
PHYS109LIntroductory Astronomy Lab

0
PHYS201General Physics: Mechanics

3
PHYS202General Physics: Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism

3
PHYS203Mechanics Laboratory

1
PHYS204Thermodynamics & Electromagnetism Laboratory

1
PHYS305Tools of Astronomy

3
 
Plus one of
PHYS350Stellar Astrophysics

3
PHYS355Galaxies & Cosmology

3

Astronomy Minor Cognate (3 - 4 Hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
At least 3 credits from BIOL-CHEM-CS-ESS-GEOL-MATHorPHYSatthe300-levelorabove

3

Astronomy Minor Math Requirements (8 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
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.