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University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Specialization in Astrophysics [Science]

Continuation in the Specialization in Astrophysics program requires a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on the last 90 units credited to the degree.

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6 units from

Options

  • 6 units in AS Senior Science options (see Note 2)
  • 12 units in AS Pool options (see Note 3)
  • 6 units in Arts options

Notes

  1. Students must take a total of 18 units in Arts options.
  2. AS Senior Science options: Any 200-, 300-, or 400-level course offered by the Faculty of Science (see details of courses).
  3. AS Pool options: PHYS 301 , PHYS 362 , PHYS 364 , PHYS 397 ; all 300- and 400-level GEOPH, MA PH, MATH, and PHYS courses; all 400- level ASTRO courses. Other courses may be taken with prior consent of Department.
  4. Credit in SCI 100 is considered equivalent to MATH 114 , MATH 115 , PHYS 144 , PHYS 146  and 6 units in Science options (see details of courses ).
  5. Credit in SCI 151  will be considered equivalent to 6 units in Science options.
  6. Students should take one of MA PH 251  or MATH 334  and one of MA PH 351  or MATH 315  or MATH 317