Computer Science and Astronomy
The LAS major in Computer Science + Astronomy is a flexible program for students who plan to pursue technical or professional careers in arts and sciences areas requiring a sound grounding in computer science.This major allows students to combine study of computer science with training in Astronomy to offer students novel perspectives in interdisciplinary work. Students can use the supporting coursework to prepare for employment immediately upon graduation or for pursuing graduate study in a wide variety of fields or to complete a significant body of courses in a single area, such as a double major or minor. Students who plan to pursue graduate study in Astronomy or Astrophysics will be well-served by pursuing an double major in Physics.
Students are strongly encouraged to get involved in undergraduate research through independent studies and funded research experiences, with the goal of learning from the University of Illinois CS and LAS internationally recognized scholars outside the classroom and participating in the exciting quest for new contributions to the field.
CS+Astronomy Major in Science and Letters Curriculum
Degree title: Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
LAS Core Requirements: To graduate with a degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, all LAS students must fulfill the core requirements.
Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 65-67 hours, including a minimum of 29-30 in Computer Science
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Major Course Requirements:
| Hours | Requirements |
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| 29-30 | |
| 12-13 | |
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24 minimum |
Astronomy Coursework |
| 12 |
Physics and Mathematics PHYS 211 - University Physics: Mechanics (4 hours) PHYS 212 - University Physics: Elec & Mag (4 hours) MATH 241, Calculus III (4 hours) Recommended: ASTR 210, Introduction to Astrophysics (3 hours) |
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Intermediate and Advanced Astronomy Select 12 hours from the following. Taking one of the computation-intensive
ASTR 330, Extraterrestrial Life (3 hours)
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| Total of 65 hours (minimum) |
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
All LAS foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office by the beginning of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see the computer science advisor as well as the Astronomy advisor.
Transfer Requirements:
Students wishing to transfer into CS+Astronomy must have completed at least two CS courses on this campus, excluding CS125, with a B+ or higher in each course. Students must also complete ASTR 210, with a grade of B or higher, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. See
