Astronomy, Master of Science (M.S.)
Thesis or Non-thesis option: 30 credits
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete six of the nine principal courses: | 18 | |
| Radiative Processes | ||
| Stellar Structure and Evolution | ||
| Astronomical Instrumentation and Techniques | ||
| Computational Astrophysics | ||
| Galaxies | ||
| Cosmology | ||
| Planetary Science | ||
| Interstellar Medium and Gas Dynamics | ||
| High Energy Astrophysics | ||
| Thesis or non-thesis option | 12 | |
| Thesis: | ||
Electives approved with advisor | ||
| Non-thesis: | ||
Electives approved with advisor | ||
Scholarly Paper | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Non-thesis Option
30 credits. Non-thesis option requires 30 credits of coursework including six of the nine principal Astronomy graduate courses, and at least 18 credits at the 600 level or above. Students must also submit a scholarly paper and pass a comprehensive final exam.
Candidates for the non-thesis option of the M.S. degree are required to complete 30 credits, including six of the nine principal Astronomy graduate courses (18 credits), with the remaining 12 credits consisting of classroom courses or research credits in Astronomy or supporting fields. Students are required to complete a 2nd-year project, which includes one or more scholarly papers.
Thesis Option
30 credits. Thesis option requires 30 credits of coursework including six of the nine principal Astronomy graduate courses and six credits of ASTR799.
Candidates for the thesis option of the M.S. degree (less common) are required to complete 30 credits, including 6 credits of thesis research (ASTR799) and eight graduate courses (24 credits). At least six of the courses must come from the nine principal Astronomy graduate courses. A written thesis is required and must be successfully defended in an oral examination.