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Information on Courses for Non-Physics Majors -
Dr. Dana Browne, (225)578-6843 -Undergraduate Advisor for Physics Majors -
Dr. William Metcalf, 220-B Nicholson Hall, (225)578-8312 -
Our Undergraduate Program is for students wishing to major in Physics and Astronomy, Medical and Health Physics, or who would like to minor in Physics. The usual course of study includes Calculus, General Physics including laboratory experiments in the first year. In the second year, courses in differential equations, modern physics, mechanics are suggested. In your junior and senior years, you can choose an area in which to concentrate - Physics, Minor in Physics, Astronomy, Medical/Health Physics, Secondary Education or Second Discipline.
Course of Study
Astronomy Concentration
* Area of Concentration Courses
† ASTR 4221/ASTR 4222 and ASTR 4261/PHYS 4135 - taught on alternating years. If ASTR 4261/PHYS 4135 is taught in Junior year, take IT and ASTR 4221/ASTR 4222 in Senior year.
FRESHMAN 31 Semester Hours SOPHOMORE 32 Semester Hours JUNIOR 34 Semester Hours SENIOR 32 Semester Hours
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