BS Astrophysics
Course Overview
DePaul's Astrophysics program immerses you in the scientific study of the universe, from the life cycles of stars to the formation of galaxies. The curriculum begins with a rigorous physics core and offers the flexibility to specialize through electives in instrumentation, data analysis, or theoretical work. A cornerstone of the program is the opportunity to conduct publishable research alongside faculty, providing invaluable hands-on experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Strong foundation in core physics principles
- Flexible curriculum for specialization in observation, theory, or instrumentation
- Direct hands-on research opportunities with faculty
- Potential for publication in scientific journals
- Research areas include observational astronomy and computational astrophysics
Course Overview
DePaul's Astrophysics program immerses you in the scientific study of the universe, from the life cycles of stars to the formation of galaxies. The curriculum begins with a rigorous physics core and offers the flexibility to specialize through electives in instrumentation, data analysis, or theoretical work. A cornerstone of the program is the opportunity to conduct publishable research alongside faculty, providing invaluable hands-on experience.
Key Program Highlights
- Strong foundation in core physics principles
- Flexible curriculum for specialization in observation, theory, or instrumentation
- Direct hands-on research opportunities with faculty
- Potential for publication in scientific journals
- Research areas include observational astronomy and computational astrophysics
Requirements
Modules
- University Physics I
- University Physics Ii
- University Physics Iii
- University Physics Iv
- Methods Of Computational And Theoretical Physics I
- Methods Of Computational And Theoretical Physics Ii
- Senior Capstone Physical Science
- Calculus With Integrated Precalculus I
- Calculus With Integrated Precalculus Ii
- Calculus With Integrated Precalculus Iii
- Calculus I
- Calculus Ii
- Calculus Iii
- Multivariable Calculus I
- Mechanics I
- Electricity And Magnetism I
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Quantum Mechanics Ii
- Star Formation
- Stellar Astrophysics
- Introduction To Cosmology
- Astronomical Data Analysis
- Experimental Physics I
- The Sun & Its Planets
- Exploring Other Worlds
- Frontiers Of The Universe
- Electronics
- Multivariable Calculus Ii
- General Biology I For Science Majors
- General Biology Ii For Science Majors
- General Biology Iii For Science Majors
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry I Laboratory
- General Chemistry Ii
- General Chemistry Laboratory Ii
- General Chemistry Iii
- General Chemistry Laboratory Iii
