Honolulu,
HI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
This intensive program is designed for students aspiring to advance to graduate studies in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics, with ambitions for a research-focused career.
Astrophysics demands thorough exploration of how physics and mathematics apply to astronomical phenomena. Students delve into fundamental physical principles shaping the cosmos, including classical dynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and relativity, while applying these theories to diverse cosmic objects from asteroids to galactic superclusters and cosmological studies. They develop skills in conducting and interpreting astronomical observations, culminating in a faculty-mentored senior research project spanning an academic year.