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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics Major, BS – Astronomy Concentration (uTrack Requirements)


Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones may include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect first-time, first-year, full-time, degree-seeking students entering Fall 2013.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Requirements for Physics Major – Astronomy Concentration


Term 1 Hours Milestone Notes
ENGL 101  (or equivalent)* 3 MATH 119  or MATH ACT 25
MATH 141 * or MATH 147 * 4  
PHYS 135 * or PHYS 137 * 4-5  
Social Sciences (List A)* 3  
Term 2
COSC 102 * 4 ENGL 101 *
ENGL 102  (or equivalent)* 3 MATH 130  or MATH ACT 28
MATH 142 * or MATH 148 * 4  
PHYS 136 * or PHYS 138 * 4-5  
Term 3
ASTR 217 * 4 MATH 141 *
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3 PHYS 135 *
MATH 231  3  
Non-U.S. History* 3  
PHYS 250  4  
Term 4
ASTR 218 * 4 ENGL 102 *
Foreign Language (intermediate level)* 3 MATH 142 *
4 *
  3 *
Term 5
Arts and Humanities (List A or B) 3
  3
Non-U.S. History (continuation of sequence)* 3
3  
3  
Term 6
Arts and Humanities (List A, B, or C) 3 No milestones
4  
Social Sciences (List A)* 3  
Unrestricted Elective (300- or 400-level) 2  
Upper-Level Distribution (U.S. Studies) 3  
Term 7
3 No milestones
Communicating Through Writing Elective* 3  
  3  
3  
Upper-Level Distribution (Foreign Studies) 3  
Term 8
3 No milestones
Communicating Orally Elective* 3  
3  
Unrestricted Elective (300- or 400-level) 6  
     
TOTAL (minimum) 120