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| PHYS 56700 - Observational Techniques In Astronomy |
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Credit Hours: 3.00. (ASTR 56700) Fundamental concepts in observational astronomy, including coordinate and time systems, telescopes and detectors, radiation and optics, and methods of statistical data analysis. Typically offered Fall.
3.000 Credit hours Syllabus Available Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional Schedule Types: Lecture Offered By: College of Science Department: Physics and Astronomy Course Attributes: Upper Division May be offered at any of the following campuses: West Lafayette Learning Outcomes: 1. Gain knowledge and skills needed to carry out the major steps involved in astrophysical research, including literature research and formulation of a project. 2. Identification of suitable telescope and detector. 3. Planning of observations. 4. Reduction of data and analysis/hypothesis testing. 5. Publication in a professional journal. Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours Freshman: 0 - 14 hours Freshman: 15 - 29 hours Prerequisites: GR-PHYS 34200 Course General Requirements: ( Course or Test: PHYS 34200 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Course or Test: PHYS 34400 Minimum Grade of D- May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( Student Attribute: GR May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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