Astronomy
The physics major allows an astronomy concentration that is built around advanced courses we offer in astronomy methods and astrophysics.
See Information about Astronomy courses in Spring 2025
For research, students can work with our faculty who study planets, stars, and gravitational waves.
IC 5067 in the Pelican Nebula. © R. Colombari.
For any student interested in taking an astronomy course, we offer three introductory courses in astronomy. At the 100 level, we offer The Solar System and Stars, Galaxies, and the Big Bang. For students who have taken a calculus-based mechanics course, we offer Introduction to Astrophysics.