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Astronomy
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Astronomy

George Mason University
Fairfax, VirginiaUSA
On campus
Full-time
€36,923.12/year
 3889 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

The program prepares students for graduate school, a career in research or teaching, or employment in industry, business, or education fields where analytical skills and a scientific background are advantageous. Students who are considering a double major should talk to the undergraduate coordinator.

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Curriculum

Core Modules

Required Astronomy Courses:

Introduction to Observational Astronomy

Introduction to Astrophysics

Stars

Computer Simulation in Astronomy

Methods of Observational Astronomy

Required Physics Courses:

University Physics I

University Physics I Laboratory

University Physics II

University Physics II Laboratory

Introduction to Computer Techniques in Physics

Analytical Methods of Physics

Classical Mechanics

Electromagnetic Theory

Modern Physics

Undergraduate Physics Review

Required Math Courses:

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

Analytic Geometry and Calculus III

Elementary Differential Equations

Optional Modules

Select two courses from the following:

Planetary Science

Galaxies and Cosmology

Exoplanets

The Interstellar Medium

Select 15 credits from the following:

Astrobiology

Senior Research

Wave Motion and Electromagnetic Radiation

Thermal Physics

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics

Planetary Science

Galaxies and Cosmology

Exoplanets

The Interstellar Medium

Relativity

Careers

The program prepares students for graduate school, a career in research or teaching, or employment in industry, business, or education fields.

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