This option is available within the Physics major at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Astrophysics option prepares students for a wide variety of careers in private industry, teaching, or the government sector, and for continued graduate education in astrophysics or related areas. 

Option Code: A024

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Investigate physics systems through modeling (mathematical & computational) and measurement.
• Communicate physics insights through writing, discussion, and presentations.

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18 credits of approved courses related to astrophysics, which form a coherent set. At least 12 of these credits must be upper-division. Replaces 12 credits of restricted electives in the Physics major

Option Code: A024