ASTR at University of South Carolina

1. Carolina Core (34-46 hours)all required

CMW - Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written; CC-CMW course(s); ARP - Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving; SCI - Scientific Literacy; GFL - Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language; Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to the minimal passing grade on the exit examination in the 122 course is required. Students can demon

2. College Requirements (15-19 hours)all required

Foreign Language; Only if needed to meet 122-level proficiency; Analytical Reasoning; History; The College of Arts and Sciences requires one additional GHS course beyond the Carolina Core GHS requirement. If the Carolina Core GHS requirement is fulfilled by a U.S. history course, the College of Arts and Sciences history requirement must be fulfilled by a non-U.S. history course. If the Carolina Co

3. Program Requirements (19-39 hours)2 required · verify with the official sheet

Supporting Courses (19 hours); Select six hours from the following:; MATH 500-level and above (selected with advisor); Minor (0-18 hours) Optional; An optional minor may be added to a student’s program of study. A minor is intended to develop a coherent basic preparation in a second area of study. Courses applied toward general education requirements cannot be counted toward the minor. No course m

4. Major Requirements (32-54 hours)choose 1

Students may choose to complete a concentration in place of the major requirements: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biomedical Physics, Engineering Physics Electrical or Engineering Physics Mechanical.; Astronomy & Astrophysics Concentration (50-53 hours) Optional; Select 1-4 hours from:; Biomedical Physics Concentration (52 hours) Optional; Engineering Physics Electrical Concentration (52-53 hours)

Foundational Courses (12)12 required · verify with the official sheet

Take all of the following with a minimum of 12 hours: