Standards for Astronomy Minor

1. To be accepted as an astronomy minor, you must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00, regardless of a declaration of academic forgiveness. The department may grant exceptions.

2. No more than one grade below C- in astronomy and physics courses numbered 300 or above may be applied to the minor.

Test-Out and Credit-by-Exam Policy for Physics and Astronomy

We will offer test-out examinations for all General Education Program (GEP) requirement physics and astronomy. The exams will cover both lecture and laboratory topics.

If you wish to take a test-out exam, confer with the department chair who will arrange for a faculty member to administer and grade a comprehensive written exam. A passing grade will be at least five percent above the most recent class average. You will be informed of the required passing score before taking the exam. Results will be evaluated and (if appropriate) credit granted by the departmental Educational Policies Committee. You may not take an exam more than once.

Course credit can be granted for ASTR 205, ASTR 206, ASTR 311; PHYS 115, PHYS 240, PHYS 203, PHYS 204, PHYS 250. Credit will NOT be granted for ASTR 100 or PHYS 100 or PHYS 101, but the GEP requirement will be waived.

Astronomy Minor

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