Goals For The Astrophysics Major
As an Astrophysics major, you will be able to:.
1) Identify, discuss, and explainthe basic laws of physics within the fields of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, as an underpinning to understanding astronomical phenomena..
2) Applyan astronomer’s toolkit, based on the properties of.
Honors in Astrophysics
To earn honors in Astrophysics, students must have a minimum grade point average of at least 3.5 in all work in the major field above the 100 level; the advisory committee may petition on her behalf if her GPA in the major is between 3.0 and 3.5. The student must complete a significant research project culminating in a paper and an oral examination.
Requirements For The Astrophysics Major
An astrophysics major consists of the courses required for the physics major (with one of the 300-level courses being ASTR/PHYS 311), along with ASTR 107, ASTR 206, and one additional upper-level astronomy course. All students who wish to consider a major in astrophysics are urged to complete the introductory physics sequence (PHYS 100, PHYS 107 an.
What is a physics major at Wellesley?
A central theme of all branches of physics is the search for unifying principles underlying the diverse phenomena of nature
Wellesley offers a full range of academically demanding courses that constitute a strong physics major and small classes that allow for individualized attention
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Where can I study astrophysics at the University of Sheffield?
University of Sheffield astrophysics students can visit the telescope facilities on La Palma in the Canary Islands
On our Physics and Astrophysics course, you’ll spend half your time studying astrophysics modules
Who is the director of the Astrophysics program?
The Director of the Astrophysics program is the Chair of the Department of Astronomy
All students electing to major in Astrophysics should choose as a faculty advisor either a member of the Astronomy Department or the Physics department liaison for astrophysics, Prof
,James Battat
