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2016-2017 HillBook (Class of 2020) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]

Astronomy, B.A.

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Department Chairperson

Alessandro Massarotti
Office: Shields Science Center 309
Phone: 508-565-1430
amassarotti@stonehill.edu

The B.A. in Astronomy requires the completion of twenty courses.

Complete the Following Required Courses

Typically Taken Freshman Year
CHM 113 - General Chemistry I
MTH 125 - Calculus I
MTH 126 - Calculus II
PHY 105 - Physics Problem Solving I
PHY 121 - Physics I
PHY 122 - Physics II
Typically Taken Sophomore Year
MTH 251 - Linear Algebra
MTH 261 - Multivariable Calculus
LC 235 - Learning Community: Quantum Waves (WID)
PHY 205 - Physics Problem Solving II
PHY 221 - Physics III
PHY 222 - Classical Mechanics
PHY 223 - Introduction to Physics Computing OR
MTH 364 - Differential Equations and Dynamics
Typically Taken Junior and Senior Years
PHY 305 - Physics Problem Solving III
PHY 321 - Statistical Physics
PHY 322 - Astrophysics and Cosmology
PHY 405 - Physics Problem Solving IV
Note: Completion of PHY 105, 204, 305 & 405 fulfills the Physics Capstone.

Complete Two of the Following Courses

Complete One of the Following Electives

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