This is the first version of the 2024–25 General Catalog. Please check back regularly for changes. The final edition and the historical PDF will be published during the fall semester.
The undergraduate minor in astronomy requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in astronomy and physics courses, including 12 s.h. of coursework numbered 3000 or above and 12 s.h. taken at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
Course # | Title | Hours |
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6 s.h. from these: | ||
ASTR:3771 | Introduction to Astrophysics I | 3 |
ASTR:3772 | Introduction to Astrophysics II | 3 |
ASTR:4850 | Observational Techniques in Astronomy | 3 |
The remaining work may be chosen from any astronomy or physics courses numbered 3000 or above.
Most University of Iowa courses for the minor have prerequisites; students must complete a course's prerequisites before they may enroll in the course.
Sample Plan of Study
Sample plans represent one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with an academic advisor. For additional sample plans, see MyUI.
Astronomy, Minor
Academic Career | ||
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Any Semester | Hours | |
12 semester hours for the Astronomy minor must be taken at the University of Iowa. | ||
Hours | 0 | |
First Year | ||
Fall | ||
MATH:1850 | Calculus I a | 4 |
PHYS:1701 | Physics I | 4 |
ASTR:1771 | Fundamental Astronomy I: The Solar System and Exoplanets | 4 |
Hours | 12 | |
Spring | ||
MATH:1860 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHYS:1702 | Physics II | 4 |
ASTR:1772 | Fundamental Astronomy II: Evolution of Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe | 4 |
Hours | 12 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
MATH:2700 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
PHYS:2703 | Physics III | 4 |
Hours | 8 | |
Spring | ||
MATH:2850 | Calculus III | 4 |
PHYS:2704 | Physics IV | 4 |
Hours | 8 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
ASTR:3771 | Introduction to Astrophysics I b | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Spring | ||
ASTR:3772 | Introduction to Astrophysics II b | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
Minor: 3000-level or above course | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Spring | ||
Minor: 3000-level or above course (ASTR:4850 Observational Techniques in Astronomy is recommended) | 3 | |
Hours | 3 | |
Total Hours | 52 |
- a
- Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.
- b
- Typically this course is offered every other year. Check MyUI for course availability since offerings are subject to change.