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    BACHELORS

    Astronomy

    Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (Prescott)
    Prescott, ArizonaUSA
    On campus
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Language
    English
    Apply date
    Aug 2024

    Program Description

    The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy is a program designed to prepare students for work in space-related and aerospace-related industries, academic and government research laboratories, graduate studies in astronomy and astrophysics, and other careers such as science education. Astronomy is the study of celestial objects such as planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, as well as the Universe as a whole. Astronomers apply the fundamental laws of physics to celestial objects to understand the appearance and behavior of those objects. Students will explore objects ranging from the nearby (e.g., the Solar System) to the farthest reaches of the Universe and its origin (e.g., cosmology and the Big Bang).

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    Curriculum

    Year 1

    General Chemistry I

    Communication Elective Lower-Level

    Calculus and Analytical Geometry I

    Physics I

    Physics I Laboratory

    College Success

    Calculus and Analytical Geometry II

    General Astronomy

    Physics II

    Intermediate Physics Laboratory

    Choose one of the following:
    Fundamentals of Computer Programming
    Introduction to Computing for Engineers

    Year 2

    Humanities Lower-Level Elective

    Calculus and Analytical Geometry III

    Physics III

    Intermediate Astronomy

    Computational Methods in the Physical Sciences

    Introduction to Linear and Abstract Algebra

    Differential Equations and Matrix Methods

    Modern Physics

    Modern Physics Laboratory

    Techniques of Observational Astronomy

    Year 3

    Communication Lower-Level Elective

    Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics I

    Open Electives

    Electricity and Magnetism I

    Astrophysics I

    Communication Lower-Level Elective

    Economics, Psychology, or Social Science Lower-Level Elective

    Astrophysics II

    Technical Elective

    Year 4

    Humanities Upper-Level Elective

    Classical Mechanics I

    Senior Research Thesis, Part I

    Social Science Upper-Level Elective

    Technical Elective

    Open Electives

    Quantum Mechanics I

    Optics Laboratory

    Senior Research Thesis, Part II

    Learning Outcomes

    Students will learn how to plan, execute, and analyze astronomical observations. Opportunities also exist before the senior year for student-faculty research projects. Whether contributing to the fundamental knowledge of astronomical objects, furthering space exploration, or engaging in one of an additional variety of available careers, graduates of this program will be prepared to become leaders in space-related fields.

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