Astronomy and Astrophysics

Chair: Dr. George P. McCook
Office: 456 Mendel
Tel. (610) 519-4820
Website: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/astronomy/
Course descriptions: http://www.artsci.villanova.edu/courses/astronomy.html

The Astronomy and Astrophysics major is designed to prepare students for graduate studies in Astronomy and related fields. The major combines rigorous academic preparation with a strong research component which usually culminates in the presentation of original research results at national astronomical conferences. In addition, both the major and the minor provide outstanding preparation for careers in science journalism, science education and many technically based careers.

MAJOR: AST 2120, 2121, 2122, 2133, 2134, 3141, 3142, 3152, 3162, 4121, 4122; MET 2001; CSC 4630; MAT 2500, 2705; PHY 2410 thru 2417, 2601, 2603, and 5 department approved upper level Physics courses numbered above 3000. Recommended are PHY 4000, 4002, 4100, 4200.

See the website above for more information or contact the department.

MINOR: 24-26 credits, including:
• PHY 1100 and PHY 1102 (Biology Physics), or PHY 2400 and PHY 2402, or above.
• Two Semesters of calculus (MAT 1310, Mat 1315 or above).
• AST 2120, AST 2121, AST 2122.
• Two Courses from: AST 2133, AST 2134, AST 3141, AST 3142 AST 3152, AST 3162, MET 2001 (Check with instructor for possible prerequisites.)