Astronomy, B.A.

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Universal Curriculum Requirements

To be awarded a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences, students are required to complete universal curriculum requirements in addition to the program requirements provided below. The school universal curriculum requirements can be found on the school Degree Programs page .

Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Astronomy, not intended as preparation for graduate study in science, provides a firm grounding in basic astronomy, mathematics, physics, and computer science.

Each of the Following:
ASTR 1210 - Introduction to the Sky and Solar System Credits: 3
ASTR 1220 - Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Credits: 3
OR
ASTR 2110 - Introduction to Astrophysics I Credits: 3
AND
ASTR 2120 - Introduction to Astrophysics II Credits: 3
ASTR 3130 - Observational Astronomy Credits: 4
Fifteen additonal credits of 3000-5000 level astronomy courses
NOTE: ASTR 1270 may be substituted for ASTR 1220.
Each of the Following:
MATH 1310 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 1320 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 2310 - Calculus III Credits: 4
Each of the Following:
PHYS 1420 - Introductory Physics 1: Classical Mechanics, Waves, and Thermodynamics Credits: 3
PHYS 2410 - Introductory Physics 2: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 1425 - Introductory Physics 1 for Engineers Credits: 3
PHYS 2415 - Introductory Physics 2 for Engineers Credits: 3
PHYS 1655 - Introduction to Python for Scientists and Engineers Credits: 3
OR
CS 1110 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3
CS 1111 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3
CS 1112 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 3

Additional Information

or more information, contact the Undergraduate Advisor, Department of Astronomy, 530 McCormick Road, P.O. Box 400325, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4325; (434) 924-7494; Fax: (434) 924-3104.
astro-ugradadv@virginia.edu; http://astronomy.as.virginia.edu.