Program Type: Undergraduate
Minor Requirements: View requirements
Department: Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology
Astronomy is the study of the universe and its contents including planets, stars, galaxies, and clusters. A minor in astronomy would be particularly useful to students majoring in the physical or biological sciences and math. An astronomy minor can help expand employment and educational opportunities in graduate school, government and industry. The minor in astronomy requires 27 to 29 credit hours. At least nine of those credit hours must be 300 level or above.
Students will be able to work with faculty on current research projects actively. This may involve studies in Astro-Particle Physics with balloon experiments or experiments on the ISS, observations and the theoretical research on Black Holes, or studying the boundary between stars and planets.
Dr. Nathan De Lee
Astronomy Program Director
(859) 572-5492
deleen1@nku.edu
Dr. Dirk Grupe
Department Chair, Physics, Geology, and Engineering Technology
(859) 572-6549
gruped1@nku.edu
Graduating Year: 2025
Education: Physics BS and Math BS
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