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Dec 14, 2024
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PHYS 484 - Astrophysical Techniques 2023-2024 Catalog Year
Credit(s): 2 Lecture: 0 Non-Lecture: 6
This laboratory-style class will be an introduction to techniques used to gather and process astronomical data. Students will learn how to plan and carry out observing runs, possibly using the campus observatory. Students will learn to reduce and analyze photometric and spectroscopic data using software packages such as IRAF, and IDL. Data mining techniques, used to access the vast array of publicly available astronomical images will also be covered. The course will culminate with a final project, where students will write a proposal, gather raw astronomical data, and see the analysis through to its completion. Final presentations will be made on the results of this project.
Prerequisite(s): (ASTR 100 or ASTR 105 or ASTR 110 or PHYS 382 or PHYS 383 ) and PHYS 362 and (PHYS 261 or MATH 230 ) Offered: Every Spring Semester
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