The Astronomy Outreach and Public Presentation minor is designed to give students the necessary skills to present astronomy in a K-12 or public setting. The students will learn the science of astronomy and the fundamental technical skills for the operation of the planetarium.
The minor is 18 credits and a minimum grade of C is required in each class within the minor.
Required Courses
- AST 214 Descriptive Astronomy
- AST 225 Stars & Galaxies
- AST 226 Introduction to the Solar System
- AST 490 Planetarium Workshop
- AST 495 Planetarium Internship
AST 490 and AST 495 are variable-credit classes and the exact credit a student receives in these classes must be determined through consultation with the instructors.