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A minor in Astronomy requires a total of at least 22 semester hours.<\/p><\/div>

Requirements:<\/h3>
MATH 141\u00a0-\u00a0Calculus I with Precalculus, Part 2<\/a> OR
MATH 151\u00a0-\u00a0Calculus I<\/a>
PHYS 101\u00a0-\u00a0Fundamentals of Physics I<\/a> OR
PHYS 110\u00a0-\u00a0Core Concepts in Physics I<\/a>
PHYS 121\u00a0-\u00a0Foundations of Astronomy<\/a>
PHYS 320\u00a0-\u00a0Astrophysics<\/a><\/div>

A Course From:<\/h4>
PHYS 420-429\u00a0-\u00a0Current Topics in Astrophysics<\/a><\/div>

One of the following courses or course sequences:<\/h4>
CHEM 120\u00a0-\u00a0Chemical Concepts 1<\/a> and
CHEM 122\u00a0-\u00a0Chemical Concepts 2<\/a>
GEO 110\u00a0-\u00a0Physical Geology<\/a>
PHIL 230\u00a0-\u00a0Science in Its Cultural Setting<\/a>
PHYS 102\u00a0-\u00a0Fundamentals of Physics II<\/a> Any higher-level Physics course\r\n<\/div>

Note:<\/h3>

With permission of the department, PHYS 021<\/a>\u00a0may substitute for PHYS 121<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><\/a:content><\/div>
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“There are a lot of people who study physics and math…but not many people get to study physics and the ancient Greeks and Romans.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Silberman<\/p>\n

\"\"Zach Silberman has been interested in astronomy since high school, and when he began taking Astrophysics courses at Allegheny, he knew he had found his perfect academic path.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think one of my most memorable experiences at Allegheny was when I saw the planetarium in action for the first time,\u201d says Zach. \u201cThe professor used it to show us the stars during the first few days of my Astrophysics class, and it was really cool.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Physics major with a concentration in Astrophysics, Zach hopes to eventually go to graduate school for astrophysics and obtain a research position. In the meantime, in addition to working to complete his major, he supports Allegheny\u2019s Astronomy Club and takes advantage of Allegheny\u2019s functioning telescope, located on campus in Newton Observatory.<\/p>\n

Besides his astronomy studies, Zach is also a double minor in Classical Studies and Computer Science. Through these classes, he explores his interest in the Greek and Roman empires and hones in on technological skills that could be helpful in a future physics career, such as observational work or data analysis.<\/p>\n

Zach\u2019s unique interests extend to his extracurricular activities at Allegheny. He has served as both the President and Treasurer of the Fencing Team, is a brother of Delta Tau Delta, and is a member of the Society of Physics Students, the Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honor Society, the Pi Mu Epsilon Math Honor Society, and the Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“There are a lot of people who study physics and math…but not many people get to study physics and the ancient Greeks and Romans.” \u2014 Zach Silberman Zach Silberman has been interested in astronomy since high school, and when he began taking Astrophysics courses at Allegheny, he knew he had found his perfect academic path. […]<\/p>\n

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Zach Silberman<\/h3>\n

\"\"Zach Silberman has been interested in astronomy since high school, and when he began taking Astrophysics courses at Allegheny, he knew he had found his perfect academic path.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think one of my most memorable experiences at Allegheny was when I saw the planetarium in action for the first time,\u201d says Zach. \u201cThe professor used it to show us the stars during the first few days of my Astrophysics class, and it was really cool.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Zach Silberman Zach Silberman has been interested in astronomy since high school, and when he began taking Astrophysics courses at Allegheny, he knew he had found his perfect academic path. \u201cI think one of my most memorable experiences at Allegheny was when I saw the planetarium in action for the first time,\u201d says Zach. \u201cThe […]<\/p>\n

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<\/i>Notice<\/span><\/div>Astronomy & Astrophysics are minors within the Physics department<\/a><\/div>\n

Physics<\/h3>\n

Professors Lombardi (Chair), Petasis, Poynor, Rahman, Statman, Willey<\/p>\n

Physics is crucial for understanding the principles that govern our physical world. It studies everything in nature from the formation of the universe, galaxies, and black holes to the unusual way living systems behave. Technological breakthroughs with lasers, liquid crystal displays, and magnetic resonance imaging have had impact in communications, information technology, and medicine. These have revolutionized our lives in a manner that would not have been possible without physics. From the space shuttle to studies of global warming, physicists work at the forefront of science and technology.<\/p>\n

It is the goal of the physics department to help students develop strong backgrounds in experimental, theoretical, and computational physics and to learn the scientific method of investigation. As problems become increasingly complex, it has become clear that successful approaches often combine knowledge from different areas. Because much of 21st<\/sup>\u00a0century physics is interdisciplinary, we endeavor to teach students how to integrate what they learn in their physics courses with knowledge in other fields. We seek to foster within each student an enthusiasm for learning and critical reasoning which lasts a lifetime. We also help students appreciate physics as a human endeavor that is intellectually satisfying. We strive to make our students aware of the responsibilities facing scientists in our contemporary society and learn how to effectively communicate their ideas in both oral and in written form.<\/p>\n

Our graduates pursue a variety of careers or continue graduate studies in various disciplines. Some of our students choose to apply their major in either elementary or secondary public or private school teaching. Students choosing to pursue teacher preparation and certification in physics should contact the physics department and the Coordinator of Teacher Education Programs.<\/p>\n

Beginning Courses in Physics:<\/strong>\u00a0Students planning to to major in Physics or to complete the 3\/2 Engineering Program should begin with the\u00a0PHYS 110<\/a>–PHYS 120<\/a>\u00a0sequence.<\/p>\n

Learning Outcomes for Physics Courses<\/h3>\n

Students who successfully complete courses in Physics are expected to:<\/p>\n