Astrophysics Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Astrophysics by meeting these requirements.

Minor in Astrophysics

A minor in astrophysics is offered for students who are interested in an understanding of the astrophysics of stars, galaxies, and the universe. The astrophysics minor cannot be combined with a major or minor in physics.

Required 25 credits, including:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
PHYS 110	Introductory Astronomy	3
PHYS 110L	Introductory Astronomy Lab	1
PHYS 211 & 211L	College Physics I and	4
PHYS 212 & 212L	College Physics II and	4
PHYS 213 & 213L	College Physics III and	4
or PHYS 251 & 251L	University Physics I and
PHYS 252 & 252L	University Physics II and	4
PHYS 253 & 253L	University Physics III and	4
PHYS 460	Introduction to Astrophysics	3
PHYS 461	Introduction to Astrophysics II	3
Select one of the following:		3
PHYS 415	Undergrad Research Experience
PHYS 434	Nuclear Physics
SPST 425	Observational Astronomy
Total Credits		33

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

Pursue another discipline
Add training that supports your major
Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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