University/Institution:
Franklin and Marshall College Location:
Pennsylvania, USA /
Contact:
(717) 358-4499,
fcrawfor@andm.edu Web site:
http://www.fandm.edu/x12440.xml Admision Requirements:
The Admission’s Committee at Franklin and Marshall evaluates student’s high school academic records, to weigh in the type and quality of classes taken, high school ranking, and the quality of the high school; an official recommendation of the student’s guidance counselor, headmaster, principal, or college adviser, and a recommendation letter or letters form teachers; SAT I or ACT scores; extra-curricular and leadership activities. Students who do not believe in standardized tests or do not think they reflect their performance are to send to graded social science papers in order for the admission’s committee to evaluate.
Basic Information (Description):
The BS in Astronomy allows students to study the solar system, as well as stars and galaxies. Students are required to take ten courses including: introduction to the solar system, introduction to stars and galaxies, stellar astrophysics, galaxies and modern cosmology, observational astronomy, changing concepts of the universe, archeostronomy, and independent study. Students have numerous opportunities to do research and study abroad in New Zealand and Scotland.
Degree:
Bachelor's Degree