GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES B.A. DEGREE IN ...

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

B.A. DEGREE IN ASTRONOMY (303 Science and Tech I, 703-993-1280)

2005-2006 CATALOG

Completed/ Department(s) & Course #(s) Grade(s) Needed

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (*33)

a. Composition: English 101 (100), 302 (C or better) (3,3) b. Communication 100 or 101 (please circle choice) (3) c. Quantitative Reasoning (satisfied by completion of major requirements) d. Literature (3) e. Fine Arts (3) f. Social Sciences:

U.S. History (3) Western Civilization (3) Social & Behavioral Science (3) g. Natural Science Sequence (satisfied by completion of major requirements) h. Global Understanding (3) i. Information Technology (3) j. Synthesis (3) Go to: to link to information on general education requirements and testing out of Composition, Communication, Foreign Language, and part of Information Technology.

COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS (*27)

a. Foreign Language: Intermediate level in a single foreign language.

b. Literature (3)

c. Philosophy or Religious Studies (3)

d. Three additional hours of social sciences chosen from:

ADJ, ECON, GEOG (not 102 or 309), GOVT, ANTH, PSYC, SOAN, SOCI (3)

e. Non-Western Culture (3)

*The number of hours needed to fulfill General Ed. requirements may vary; see the University Catalog for information.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (47-53 hours required)

a. ASTR 111, 112 (3, 1)

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b. ASTR 113, 114 (3, 1)

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c. ASTR 301 (3)

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d. ASTR 302 (3)

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e. ASTR 402 (3)

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f. ASTR 490 (3)

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g. One of the following physics sequences:

1. PHYS 1600, 260, 261 (4, 3, 1)

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2. PHYS 243, 245 (3, 3)

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h. One of the following mathematics sequences:

1. MATH 106, 108 (3,3)

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2. MATH 113, 114 (4,4)

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3. MATH 115, 116 (4,4)

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i. Fifteen hours from the following with at least three hours in upper-level courses. (With permission of the department and

instructor, advanced courses in ASTR, PHYS, or MATH may be applied): ASTR 390, 403, 408; PHYS 121, 122, 123,124;

CS 112; BIOL 103, 104, 213; CHEM 101, 102, 103, 104, 155, 156, 201, 202, 211; GEOL 101, 102 (15) (list courses)

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A GPA of 2.0 or better is required in the major.

GENERAL ELECTIVES (List courses)

MINIMUM HOURS TO GRADUATE: 120

UPPER DIVISION HOURS (minimum 45):

This planning form is intended to be used in consultation with your academic advisor; the University Catalog is the official reference for program information.

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