{"id":831,"date":"2023-01-26T16:26:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T16:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/physics\/?page_id=831"},"modified":"2024-11-15T21:23:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:23:46","slug":"astronomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/physics\/astronomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Astronomy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-0PGurHMtmU\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-0PGurHMtmU\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Sample Program for Bachelors of Science &#8211; Astronomy<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-0PGurHMtmU\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-0PGurHMtmU\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <div id=\"sampleProgramBS\">\n<div id=\"yearsWrapper\">\n<div class=\"sampleYears\">\n<p>The Bachelor of Science in Astronomy degree offers an in-depth and rigorous treatment of astronomy for students intending to\u00a0pursue careers in basic science.<\/p>\n<p>Degree listings here reflect current requirements. Since actual graduation requirements depend on the specific year which a student enters USC, students should always consult with their faculty advisor to determine course selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sampleYears\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.8031%; height: 384px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 24.3095%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"153\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Year 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Freshman<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.7293%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"162\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Year 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Sophomore<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.4936%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"162\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Year 3<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Junior<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 21.9153%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"152\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Year 4<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Senior<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\"><strong><em>Fall<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\"><strong><em>Fall<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\"><strong><em>Fall\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><strong><em>Fall\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">MATH 125<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">MATH 226<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">MATH 445<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">PHYS 408a*<\/p>\n<p><em>(FA only)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">Foreign Language<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">PHYS 152L<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">PHYS 304*<\/p>\n<p><em>(FA only)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">PHYS 438b*<\/p>\n<p><em>(FA only)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">GE Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">Foreign Language<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">ASTR 400*<\/p>\n<p><em>(FA of odd years)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">ASTR 450*<\/p>\n<p><em>(FA of even years)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">WRIT 150<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">GE Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">GE Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">PHYS 492L<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">PHYS 190*<\/p>\n<p><em>(FA only)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\"><strong>18<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\"><strong><em>Spring<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\"><strong><em>Spring<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\"><strong><em>Spring<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><strong><em>Spring<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><strong><em>Units<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">PHYS 151L<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">PHYS 153L<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">WRIT 340<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">MATH 126<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">MATH 225<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">PHYS 438a*<\/p>\n<p><em>(SP only)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">ASTR 422*<\/p>\n<p><em>(SP of odd years)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">Foreign Language<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">GE Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">ASTR 424*<\/p>\n<p><em>(SP of even years)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">Elective<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\">GE Seminar<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\">Elective<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\">GE Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\">Elective<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"100\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 7.91896%;\" width=\"53\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.8895%;\" width=\"108\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.83978%;\" width=\"54\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.3905%;\" width=\"102\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 8.10313%;\" width=\"60\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 16.9429%;\" width=\"94\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.97238%;\" width=\"58\"><strong>16<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"subtitle\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sampleProgramBS\">\n<div id=\"yearsWrapper\">\n<div class=\"sampleYears\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Requirement Listing<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table class=\"tableinfo\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\">Required Lower Division Courses<\/th>\n<th align=\"center\">Units<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 161<\/td>\n<td>Fundamentals of Physics I<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 162<\/td>\n<td>Fundamentals of Physics II<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 163<\/td>\n<td>Fundamentals of Physics III<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 190<\/td>\n<td>Freshman Colloquium (required)<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MATH 125<\/td>\n<td>Calculus I<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MATH 126<\/td>\n<td>Calculus II<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MATH 226<\/td>\n<td>Calculus III<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MATH 225<\/td>\n<td>Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sampleProgramBS\">\n<div id=\"yearsWrapper\">\n<div class=\"sampleYears\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"requirementListingBS\">\n<table class=\"tableinfo\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" align=\"left\">Required Upper Division Courses<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">Units<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ASTR 400<\/td>\n<td>The Solar System (fall, odd years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ASTR 422<\/td>\n<td>Galaxies (spring, odd years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ASTR 424<\/td>\n<td>Cosmology (spring, even years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ASTR 450<\/td>\n<td>Stellar Astrophysics (fall, even years)<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 304<\/td>\n<td>Mechanics<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 316<\/td>\n<td>Introduction to Thermodynamics and<br \/>\nStatistical Physics<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 408a<\/td>\n<td>Electricity and Magnetism<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 438ab<\/td>\n<td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics<br \/>\nand its Applications<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4-4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PHYS 492<\/td>\n<td>Senior Lab<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MATH 445<\/td>\n<td>Mathematics of Physics and<br \/>\nEngineering II<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total Units<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>72<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-0PGurHMtmU\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-0PGurHMtmU\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Sample Program for Bachelors of Arts &#8211; Astronomy<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-0PGurHMtmU\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-0PGurHMtmU\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div 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This degree provides a strong science background in physics, while allowing the flexibility to pursue a minor or double major.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Degree listings here reflect current requirements. Since actual graduation requirements depend on the specific year which a student enters USC, students should always consult with their advisor to determine course selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle\" style=\"padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;\">\n<div id=\"sampleProgramBS\">\n<div id=\"yearsWrapper\">\n<div class=\"sampleYears\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.8031%; height: 384px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 25%; height: 48px; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Year 1<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; text-align: center; height: 48px; vertical-align: middle;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Year 2<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 25.1838%; text-align: center; height: 48px; vertical-align: middle;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Year 3<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.8162%; text-align: center; height: 48px; vertical-align: middle;\" colspan=\"2\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Year 4<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fall<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fall<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><strong>Units\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fall\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6838%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3162%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fall\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><strong>Units<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px;\">MATH 125<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px;\">MATH 226<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px;\">PHYS 304<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6838%; height: 24px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3162%; height: 24px;\">PHYS 492<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 24px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px;\">GE &#8211; Social Issues<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; text-align: right; height: 48px;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px;\">PHYS 162<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px;\">ASTR 400<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6838%; height: 48px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3162%; height: 48px;\">WRIT 340<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: white;\">\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px;\">Foreign Language<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; text-align: right; height: 48px;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px;\">Foreign Language<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px;\">GE Requirement<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.6838%; height: 48px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3162%; height: 48px;\">ASTR 450<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.5%; height: 48px; text-align: right;\" align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr 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