<p>Your situation sounds remarkably similar to mine. I’m finishing up my second semester in a CC right now, and I’m planning on transferring to a Uni as a double major in math and physics with an astrophysics concentration. To reiterate what has already been said…you basically just need to follow the physics curriculum, using astronomy courses as electives concentrations.</p>
<p>As the others have said…“technical math” sounds like more of a general lower level applied math course…and probably isn’t really the best route for you. When you say “algebra,” what level algebra do you mean? Are you in a remedial algebra course, or in college algebra? Do whatever you can to get into calculus as soon as possible…because calculus is going to be the prerequisite for the more advanced physics courses that you’ll need.</p>
<p>You’re going to want to be very particular about what courses you take as electives. I’d suggest avoiding any classes that you want to take just because they “sound cool” or anything to that effect. A typical CC transfer curriculum in physics is going to consist of three semesters of calculus, plus differential equations, plus whatever prior math classes you have to take first. Plus three or four semesters of calculus based physics, along with the algebra based general physics courses you’ll likely have to take. College algebra is usually the prerequisite for the algebra based physics courses…but it is very beneficial to have trig out of the way already too before you start them. Most schools want to see at least a year of general chemistry too. I’d also point out that the astronomy courses at many CC’s are really low level courses, and are meant more as a gened course for non-science majors. There is an astronomy course at my CC, but it’s a very basic course…so I’m not even going to waste my time with it. I’ll be better off focusing on the physics, chemistry, biology, computer science etc that I need. Don’t forget about the gened core that you’ll have to take! So, it’s a busy schedule. </p>
<p>It’s not impossible though. I’m finishing up College Algebra right now, taking trig over the summer…and starting calculus and physics in the fall. </p>
<p>Also, make sure you’re aware of the fact that physics and astronomy are fields that basically require a doctorate to get any kind of a real career out of it, typically speaking. Good luck!!</p>