To complete a minor in astronomy, students must complete the following courses:

• The initial introductory physics classes PHYS 240 & 250 or PHYS 140 & 150
• The labs that accompany the introductory physics classes, either PHYS 140L and 150L or PHYS 247.
• The main astronomy sequence including PHYS 220 (General Astronomy I), PHYS 221 (General Astronomy II), and PHYS 320 (Astronomical Techniques).
• One astronomy elective chosen from PHYS 480 (Astrophysics), GEOL 272 (Planetary Geology), HON 300Z (Life Beyond Earth), or 3 credits of research or projects as PHYS 297, 397, or 497.