 | Select the desired Level or Schedule Type to find available classes for the course. |
| ASTR 56700 - Observational Techniques In Astronomy |
|
Credit Hours: 3.00. (PHYS 56700) Fundamental concepts in observational astronomy, including coordinate and time systems, telescopes and detectors, radiation and optics, and methods of statistical data analysis.
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. ) |
| Return to Previous | New Search |
 |