About This Major
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the theories that explain the fundamental structure of our world and the universe and which draws from physics and astronomy. Includes instruction in astronomy, calculus, cosmology, differential equations, electricity, magnetism, data analysis, physics, quantum mechanics, space science, spectroscopy, and thermal physics.
Related CIP Codes
- 40.0202
- Astrophysics
At a Glance
- CIP Code
- 40.1101
- CIP Family
- 40
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