Astronomical Techniques credit:

4 Hours

Introduction to techniques used in modern optical and radio astronomy with emphasis on the physical and mathematical understanding of the detection of electromagnetic radiation; includes such topics as fundamental properties of radio and optical telescopes and the detectors that are used with telescopes. Lectures and laboratory. 4 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 , ASTR 210 , and ASTR 310 (or equivalent programming experience). Recommended: PHYS 213 and PHYS 214 .