Bachelor's in Astrogeophysics major

Astrogeophysics major is a Bachelor program taught at Colgate University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Astrogeophysics Major is a multidisciplinary program for students interested in the study of the solar system and planetary matter. Students use astronomical observations, physical models, chemical constraints, and geological interpretations to study Earth in its planetary context and the processes that shaped Earth and other planets over time. The program also emphasizes qualitative and quantitative reasoning about global issues such as the accelerating pace of global change and planetary habitability.

Students plan a course sequence with the program director because many required courses have prerequisites. The major is structured around Physical Science, Geology Courses, Mathematical Astrophysics, Astrophysics, and Senior Research, followed by Advanced Courses. Students complete senior research through an approved senior research course and, for honors, complete and successfully defend an honors thesis.

Modules

• MATH 161 - Calculus I
• MATH 162 - Calculus II
• MATH 163 - Calculus III
• PHYS 232 - Introduction to Mechanics
• PHYS 232L
• PHYS 233 - Intro Electricity & Magnetism
• PHYS 233L
• ASTR 210 - Intermediate Astronomy and Astrophysics
• ASTR 414 - Astrophysics
• PHYS 410 - Advanced Topics and Experiments
• GEOL 441 - Senior Research Seminar

The minimum requirements for admission in Astrogeophysics major at Colgate University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Colgate University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Colgate University as pre-requiste for admission in Astrogeophysics major.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

To be eligible to graduate with a major in any of the programs of this department, a student is expected to achieve a grade of C– or better in each of the courses offered in the department that are required for the major. There are no exceptions to this policy. Additionally, a student's cumulative GPA for all courses counted toward the major must be at least 2.00.

• One introductory course with a grade of C– or higher, from the following list: ASTR 101 - Solar System Astronomy; ASTR 102 - Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe; ASTR 165 - How Old is the Universe?; CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I and CHEM 101L; CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II and CHEM 102L; CHEM 111 - Chemical Principles and CHEM 111L; GEOL 101 - Environmental Geology and GEOL 101L; GEOL 105 - Megageology; GEOL 120 - The Geology of America's Parks (Extended Study); GEOL 135 - Oceanography and the Environment; GEOL 190 - Evolution of Planet Earth and GEOL 190L; PHYS 131 - Atoms and Waves and PHYS 131L.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.colgate.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-physics-and-astronomy/academic-program/astrogeophysics

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