Astrophysics Major and Minor
Lower Division Requirements for the Astrophysics Major and Minor
Required courses:
- Math 1A
- Math 1B
- Math 53
- Math 54 or Physics 89*
- Physics 7A or Physics 5A
- Physics 7B or Physics 5B/5BL
- Physics 7C or Physics 5C/5CL
The lower-division courses highly recommended but not required are:
- Astro 7A & Astro 7B
- Astro 98 (Python DeCal)
- OR Data 8/CS 61A/Physics 77/Physics 88
All required prerequisites need to be taken for a letter grade, with a minimum 2.0 GPA. We require a C- or better in all our required lower division classes.
* Please note: Physics 89 is a requirement for the physics major (replaces Math 54). Therefore, students who are planning a double major or a minor with Astrophysics and Physics are required to complete Physics 89 in lieu of Math 54.
Astrophysics Major Upper Division Requirements
30 units of required upper division courses; 24 units for double majors
All upper division courses must be taken for a letter grade and with an overall 2.0 GPA
Undergraduates majoring in Astrophysics must complete the following courses (check the course catalog for class descriptions): | |
(Required (choose one): |
Astro 120 |
(Required (choose two): |
Astro 160 |
Required (choose at least 18 units for single majors; at least 12 units for double majors): |
Upper division electives (see below for a complete list of eligible courses; astro courses listed above may also be used) |
Astrophysics Minor Upper Division Requirements
17-20 units of required upper division courses
Undergraduates wishing to minor in Astrophysics must complete the following courses (check the course catalog for class descriptions): |
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Required (choose two): |
Astro 120 |
Required (choose three): |
Upper division electives (see below for complete list of eligible courses; astro courses listed above may also be used) |
Summary of Upper-Division Electives
Below is a list of elective courses applicable to the study of Astrophysics (check the course catalog for any prerequisites or other requirements):
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Astronomy |
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Chemistry |
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Computer Science Enrollment restrictions apply. See the Academic Guide for more information. |
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Data Science |
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Earth and Planetary Science |
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Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences |
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Mathematics |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Nuclear Engineering |
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Physics |
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Statistics |
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