Physics, Astronomy Concentration, B.S.

Major in Physics

The physics core consists of 24 semester hours of physics and astronomy. Other requirements include 8 semester hours of chemistry and 8 semester hours of mathematics. All physics majors must then choose to concentrate in Professional Physics, Physics Teaching, or Astronomy. Each concentration specifies additional upper-division electives in physics and astronomy and other disciplines which vary by concentration. A minimum of 12 upper-division semester hours in the physics major must be taken at MTSU.

Physics Common Requirements (required of ALL Physics majors)

The physics core consists of 24 semester hours of physics and astronomy. Other requirements include 8 semester hours of chemistry and 8 semester hours of mathematics. All physics majors must then choose to concentrate in Professional Physics, Physics Teaching, or Astronomy. Each concentration specifies additional upper-division electives in physics and astronomy and other disciplines which vary by concentration. A minimum of 12 upper-division semester hours in the physics major must be taken at MTSU.

The physics common requirements consist of

Astronomy Concentration

The Astronomy concentration is designed for students interested in a degree specializing in astronomy, but who do not plan to attend graduate school in astronomy or astrophysics. In addition to the physics common requirements, the following courses are required:

• ASTR 1031 - Observing the Universe 1 credit hour
• ASTR 2030 - Solar System Astronomy 3 credit hours
• ASTR 2040 - Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology 3 credit hours
• ASTR 3400 - Fundamentals of Astrophysics 3 credit hours
• ASTR 3401 - Experimental Astronomy 1 credit hour

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