Astronomy - Haverford College

Astronomy from Haverford College is a Campus Bachelor Astronomy degree that prepares you for a Science career. The astronomy curriculum centers on studying the phenomena of the extraterrestrial Universe and on understanding them in terms of the fundamental principles of physics. We offer a variety of courses that introduce students to the most recent developments in astrophysics . Students also have the opportunity to perform observations with the Strawbridge Observatory's optical, solar, and radio telescopes and to participate in astronomical research in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Students frequently present their work at conferences, visit colleagues at other institutions, and/or visit a telescope facility such as the Kitt Peak National Observatory or the VLA. The upper level courses contain substantial project-based investigation and/or are substantially research-driven. The astronomy program offers two majors: astronomy and astrophysics. Both majors provide substantial training in quantitative reasoning and independent thinking through work in and out of the classroom. The astronomy major is appropriate for students that desire an in-depth education in astronomy that can be applied to a wide-range of career trajectories, but who do not necessarily intend to pursue graduate study in astronomy. The astrophysics major is appropriate for students who wish to pursue the study of astronomy with additional attention to the physical principles that underlie astrophysical phenomena. The depth of the physics training required for a degree in astrophysics will prepare students who wish to pursue a career in astronomy or astrophysics , or to enter graduate study in astronomy or astrophysics. The department also offers a minor in astronomy. Students may major in astronomy or astrophysics , but not both. Astrophysics majors may not double major in either physics or astronomy, nor can they minor in either physics or astronomy . Astronomy majors may pursue a double major or a minor in physics. View more details on Haverford College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Astronomy courses.