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Academic Year 2001/2002
Laboratory in Astronomy
ASTR 157 SP
This is an optional laboratory for students in ASTR155. The telescopes and auxiliary equipment will be used to acquaint students with the practical methods of observational astronomy.
MAJOR READINGS
None
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Approximately ten laboratory projects, most requiring nighttime use of a telescope. No other exams or assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Please note that this course is only open to students who are taking ASTR155 concurrently. Please also note that it is NOT required of ASTR155 students. In fact, it should normally only be elected by students seriously
considering a major in Astronomy.
While the idea of learning to use the telescopes has some appeal to many students, we have found that only the most highly motivated students can accept the rigors of observational astronomy (long, cold nights) and do
well in the course.
COURSE FORMAT:
Laboratory
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
.5
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM ASTR
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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