Bachelor of Science with a Major in Physics with a Concentration in Astronomy
The B.S. in Physics with a Concentration in Astronomy is a modification of Plan A, the general physics major track, to emphasize observational astronomy and stellar and galactic astrophysics. This concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue graduate studies and/or careers in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as for students who desire an increased emphasis on image processing techniques and radiative processes and energy transport.
For more information, please see the Academic Catalog. A program map, which provides a guide for students to plan their course of study, is available for download in the Courses tab below.
The B.S. in Physics with a Concentration in Astronomy is a modification of Plan A, the general physics major track, to emphasize observational astronomy and stellar and galactic astrophysics. This concentration is designed for students who plan to pursue graduate studies and/or careers in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as for students who desire an increased emphasis on image processing techniques and radiative processes and energy transport.
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Program Location
Carrollton Campus
Method of Delivery
Face to Face
Accreditation
The University of West Georgia is accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Credit and transfer
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This program may be earned entirely face-to-face. However, depending on the courses chosen, a student may choose to take some partially or fully online courses.
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UWG is often ranked as one of the most affordable accredited universities of its kind, regardless of the method of delivery chosen.
Details
- Total tuition costs and fees may vary, depending on the instructional method of the courses in which the student chooses to enroll.
- The more courses a student takes in a single term, the more they will typically save in fees and total cost.
- Face-to-face or partially online courses are charged at the general tuition rate and all mandatory campus fees, based on the student's residency (non-residents are charged at a higher rate).
- Fully or entirely online course tuition rates and fees my vary depending on the program. Students enrolled in exclusively online courses do not pay non-Resident rates.
- Together this means that GA residents pay about the same if they take all face-to-face or partially online courses as they do if they take only fully online courses exclusively; while non-residents save money by taking fully online courses.
- One word of caution: If a student takes a combination of face-to-face and online courses in a single term, he/she will pay both all mandatory campus fees and the higher eTuition rate.
- For cost information, as well as payment deadlines, see the Student Accounts and Billing Services website
There are a variety of financial assistance options for students, including scholarships and work study programs. Visit the Office of Financial Aid's website for more information.
Coursework
Students must select MATH 1113 in area A and MATH 1634 in area D. In Plans A,B, E, F, G, and the Astronomy concentration, it is advised that students select XIDS 2001 (The Physical Universe) in area B and CHEM 1211 + CHEM 1211L and CHEM 1212 + CHEM 1212L in area D.
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