# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/las/minors/astronomy/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Astronomy*
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The minor in astronomy is designed to broaden the student's knowledge of science and our place in the universe. The minor in Astronomy will benefit especially those students who are eager to learn astronomy but who do not anticipate it to be their career. The Astronomy minor is also suitable for students who intend to pursue careers in areas that may benefit from a good knowledge of astronomy such as aerospace industry, science writing, scientific journalism, or science teaching in schools.
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Astronomy*
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Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Astronomy | | |
| Select one of the following: | | 3-6 |
| [ASTR 100](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20100 "ASTR 100") | Introduction to Astronomy 1 | |
| [ASTR 121](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20121 "ASTR 121") & [ASTR 122](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20122 "ASTR 122") | Solar System and Worlds Beyond and Stars and Galaxies 1 | |
| [ASTR 210](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20210 "ASTR 210") | Introduction to Astrophysics | |
| Advanced Astronomy | | |
| 300- or 400-level courses taught by the Department of Astronomy 2 | | 9 |
| Courses at any level taught by the Department of Astronomy 2 | | 3-6 |
| Minimum total hours | | 18 |
1
: *Credit not granted for both [ASTR 100](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20100 "ASTR 100") and the [ASTR 121](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20121 "ASTR 121")/[ASTR 122](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20122 "ASTR 122") sequence.*
2
: *No more than 4 hours of [ASTR 390](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ASTR%20390 "ASTR 390") will be counted towards the minor.*
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Astronomy*
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Undergraduate Astronomy minors will graduate with a demonstrated ability to:
1. Develop a broad understanding of fundamental concepts in astronomy.
2. Gain knowledge in selected advanced topics within astronomy, pursuing depth of knowledge in areas of individual interest.
*for the Undergraduate Minor in Astronomy*
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## **Astronomy**
[Astronomy website](https://astro.illinois.edu/)\
[Astronomy Undergraduate Programs](https://astro.illinois.edu/academics/undergraduate-program)\
[astronomy@illinois.edu](mailto:astronomy@illinois.edu)\
[Astronomy faculty](https://astro.illinois.edu/directory/faculty)
## **College of Liberal Arts & Sciences**
[LAS College website](https://las.illinois.edu/)
### **Advising**
[advising@astro.illinois.edu](mailto:advising@astro.illinois.edu)\
[College of LAS Advising](https://las.illinois.edu/academics/advising/college)