Astronomy, B.S.
Four-Year Academic Map 2019-2020
This is a sample academic plan for students entering on the 2019-2020 catalog. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Please tap the button following each course to view course description and prerequisites or see the UH Hilo Catalog for more course information.
This map is built for students who place into MATH 241 . Students who place into a lower Math course will have additional coursework. Please contact your advisor.
Year 1: Spring Semester
| Course |
Credit |
| ASTR 181 |
3 |
| PHYS 170 |
4 |
| PHYS 170L |
1 |
| MATH 242 |
4 |
| CS 150 |
3 |
| Credits |
15 |
Year 2: Fall Semester
| Course |
Credit |
| PHYS 272 |
4 |
| MATH 243 |
3 |
| MATH 300 |
3 |
| ASTR 250 See note 4 |
3 |
| ASTR 250L See note 4 |
2 |
| Credits |
15 |
Year 2: Spring Semester
| Course |
Credit |
| ASTR 260 See note 4 |
3 |
| ASTR 260L See note 4 |
1 |
| PHYS 274 |
3 |
| PHYS 272L |
1 |
| MATH 244 |
3 |
| Elective (Rec: ENG 225 WI) |
3 |
| Credits |
14 |
Year 2: Summer Semester
| Course |
Credit |
| ASTR/PHYS Upper Elective See note 5 (Rec: ASTR 385 (GE GCC)) |
3 |
| Credits |
3 |
Notes
- A Minimum of 30 upper division semester hours (300-level courses or above) is required.
- Students must earn at least a 2.0 GPA in courses required for the major.
- Three WI-certified courses, at least one at the 300/400 level.
- Students should plan on taking ASTR 250-250L and ASTR 260-260L during Year 2. The courses may be offered in either semester and students should plan accordingly.
- Take an additional 6 credits in PHYS or ASTR at the 300- or 400- level, not including ASTR 400 .
