• Minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics (A&A)

    Bangladesh’s first and only minor in A&A, it has 3 tracks: Data-Intensive Astronomy (DIA), Space and Planetary Science (SPS) and Theoretical Astrophysics (TAP). Students from engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical and life sciences are all welcome. You can choose the track you are best suited to. Currently the courses are offered by the Department of Physical Sciences and coordinated by CASSA.

    UGC approved curriculum (Page 18)

The Minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics has 3 different tracks. Different tracks are suitable for different group of students and, correspondingly, has different future prospects, as described below.

TrackProspective studentsFuture prospects
Data-Intensive Astronomy (DIA)From computer science or engineering, electrical, electronics or telecommunication engineering, physics or mathematics.Data science jobs in industry; MSc and PhD in any data-intensive scientific field.
Space and Planetary Science (SPS)From physical (physics) or life sciences, computer, electrical, electronics or telecommunication engineering.Space industry; MSc and PhD in space science or planetary science or aerospace.
Theoretical Astrophysics (TAP)From physics and mathematics; from CSE and EEE only if you have a strong math background.Industries valuing analytical skills; MSc and PhD in theoretical physics or astrophysics.

Minor in A&A: Data-Intensive Astronomy (DIA) Track

AST 201: Introduction to Astronomy

AST 301: Introduction to Astrophysics

AST 402: Stars and Interstellar Medium

AST 403: Galaxies and Intergalactic Medium

AST 410: Radio Astronomy

Minor in A&A: Space and Planetary Science (SPS) Track

AST 201: Introduction to Astronomy

AST 301: Introduction to Astrophysics

AST 401: Planets and Planetary Systems

AST 410: Radio Astronomy

PHY 424: Atmospheric and Space Physics

Minor in A&A: Theoretical Astrophysics (TAP) Track

AST 301: Introduction to Astrophysics

PHY 402: Cosmology

PHY 430: Relativity: Special and General

PHY 431: Particle Physics

PHY 443: Black Hole Physics