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Physics Degree with a Minor in Astronomy

With this track you will graduate with a B.S. in Physics and a Minor in Astronomy. You will get to explore the universe from entry-level courses on the Solar System, and Stars & Galaxies, to upper-level offerings on more advanced topics in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Cosmology.
Year 1 - Fall PHYS 1401 MATH 1420 CHEM 1411 ENGL 1301
Year 1 - Spring PHYS 1411 MATH 1430 CHEM 1412 ENGL 1302
Year 2 - Fall PHYS 1422 MATH 2440 COSC 1436 HIST 1301
Year 2 - Spring PHYS 3111/3391 MATH 3376 PHYS 1403 HIST 1302
Year 3 - Fall PHYS 4370 PHYS 1404 POLS 2305 BIOL 1411 Core IV (3)
Year 3 - Spring PHYS 4368 ASTR 3303 POLS 2306 BIOL 1413 Core V (3)
Year 4 - Fall PHYS 4366 PHYS 4395 (3) ASTR 3383 PHYS 4396 Core VIII
Year 4 - Spring PHYS 4371 PHYS 4396 MATH 4376 CORE IX (4)
Physics Core for All Tracks (58)
Track-Specific Physics Requirements (23)
Texas Core Curriculum (39)
Total Hours in Degree (120)