{"id":9108,"date":"2020-09-09T16:03:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T20:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/astronomy\/?page_id=9108"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:53:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:53:45","slug":"minor-astronomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/astronomy\/undergraduate\/minor-astronomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor, Astronomy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Students minoring in Astronomy gain exposure to some of the important principles of astronomy, physics, and mathematics and learn to think critically and evaluate, interpret, and solve problems related to astronomical, as well as other technical and general scientific topics.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>minor in Astronomy<\/strong> helps prepare students for entry into the competitive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workplace, with technical skills and problem-solving experience providing advantage in the modern, high-tech world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Course Requirements<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nThe minor in Astronomy requires a total of <strong>5 courses<\/strong>, each completed with a grade of <strong>C<\/strong> or higher.<\/p>\n<h4 align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: #D8D6E0;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Courses &#8211; (Required) &mdash; (5)<\/span><\/h4>\n<table style=\"border:none;\">\n<col>\n<colgroup span=\"2\"><\/colgroup>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 20%;\">\n<h4>Astronomy<\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 80%;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/courses\/cas-as-202\/\">AS 202<\/a> &#8211; Principles of Astronomy 1<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/courses\/cas-as-203\/\">AS 203<\/a> &#8211; Principles of Astronomy 2<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/courses\/cas-as-311\/\">AS 311<\/a> &#8211; Planetary Physics<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/courses\/cas-as-312\/\">AS 312<\/a> &#8211; Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics<\/li>\n<li>One 4-credit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/astronomy\/academics\/course-inventory#addtl\">400-level astronomy course<\/a>, including the possibility of Directed Study in Astronomy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/courses\/cas-as-491\/\">AS 491<\/a> <strong>or<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/cas\/courses\/cas-as-492\/\">AS 492<\/a>, not both)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Advising<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><br \/>\nStudents should meet with the Astronomy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/astronomy\/people\/staff#dus\">Director of Undergraduate Studies<\/a><\/strong> before they pursue an Astronomy minor. Astronomy courses at the 200 level and above require Physics (PY) and Mathematics (MA) prerequisites; this may affect scheduling and the level of effort required for this minor.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Advising Checklist<\/h4>\n<ul>Please refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/astronomy\/student-resources\/undergraduate#forms\">Minor in Astronomy checklist<\/a><\/strong> for information on associated course prerequisites and course scheduling time frames.<\/ul>\n<h4>Declaring an Astronomy Minor<\/h4>\n<ul>For current BU students, to officially add a Minor in Astronomy, please review our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/astronomy\/academics\/undergraduate\/advising#minor\">Advising FAQ: Adding an Astronomy Minor<\/a><\/strong> guide.<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students minoring in Astronomy gain exposure to some of the important principles of astronomy, physics, and mathematics and learn to think critically and evaluate, interpret, and solve problems related to astronomical, as well as other technical and general scientific topics. 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