Minor in Astronomy
Explore the Stars in the Classroom
Take advantage of our proximity to NASA by pursuing a Minor in Astronomy at University of Houston-Clear Lake. You will receive a strong background in astronomy that focuses on answering the fundamental questions about the origins of life in the universe.
Bring the Universe to Life
Your 17-hour course of study will encompass an introductory survey of astronomy, an
exploration of topics in planetary science, the origin and evolution of stars, our
Solar System, our universe and chance for life elsewhere in the universe.
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Degree Requirements
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Astronomy MinorLocations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Minor in Astronomy Faculty

David Garrison
Interim Associate Dean, Professor and Former Chair of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3796
Email: garrison@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611

Samina S. Masood
Associate Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3781
Email: masood@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-8

Walter Thompson
Lecturer of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3768
Email: ThompsonW@UHCL.edu
Office: B3321

Paul Withey
Program Chair of Physics, Associate Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3799
Email: Withey@UHCL.edu
Office: B3531