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Academic Year 2005/2006

Modern Observational Techniques
ASTR 222 SP

Crosslistings: ASTR 522

This course reviews the practices of modern observational astronomy, focusing primarily on techniques employed in the optical and X-ray bands. Topics will include a description of the use of digital detectors for imaging, photometry, and spectroscopy in a wide variety of applications. Data acquisition, image processing, and data analysis methods will be discussed. In particular, students will gain hands-on experience with the analysis of data obtained from both ground- and satellite-based observatories. An introduction to the relevant error analysis methods will be included.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ASTR211

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Moran,Edward C.   

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: VVO110;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 7   Jr. major: 7

SR. non-major: 1   Jr. non-major: 1   SO: X   FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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